Skem (noun / verb)
A Skem is when you buy into something that feels legit at the time — but deep down, you kinda know you just paid for the vibe.
It’s not a scam. You still got something. Just not what you hoped. Or maybe exactly what you deserved.
Think overpriced coffee that’s all foam, $50 “healing” bracelets, courses with recycled Google info, or a product wrapped in 10/10 branding but 3/10 value.
You got Skemmed. But you’re not even mad. It’s lowkey an experience.
A Skem is when you buy into something that feels legit at the time — but deep down, you kinda know you just paid for the vibe.
It’s not a scam. You still got something. Just not what you hoped. Or maybe exactly what you deserved.
Think overpriced coffee that’s all foam, $50 “healing” bracelets, courses with recycled Google info, or a product wrapped in 10/10 branding but 3/10 value.
You got Skemmed. But you’re not even mad. It’s lowkey an experience.
“I paid $999 for a minimalist budgeting sheet that just said 'stop eating out.' Skem.”
“This candle says ‘Manifest $M’ on the label. Literal Skem.”
“It’s not fraud bro… it’s Skem. There’s a difference.”
“This candle says ‘Manifest $M’ on the label. Literal Skem.”
“It’s not fraud bro… it’s Skem. There’s a difference.”
by Perceptionism June 30, 2025
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