jungle economy

any underground economy that deals with illegal, grey area, or funny businesses.

Specially used in tropical zones full of digital nomads like Tulum or Bali.

I just got my driving license from your guy. So cheap, the perks of living in a jungle economy

by Wordsmithoh November 19, 2023

Martyr economy

An economic condition under which people must subsidize their living through crowdfunding and appeals to charity.

In this martyr economy, we had to go on Facebook to collect money to buy jimmy a new liver.

by Nonsensicalme July 30, 2018

Personal Information Economy

At it's simplest, an economy that's monetary value is measured in private data and intelligence.

By submitting my email address to urban dictionary, I will be adding to the personal information economy

by Siya Africa! April 1, 2010

up economy

When a public figure (politician running for elected office) has the general public perception that they (the public figure) can sustain an "up economy". Usually a reference, or slang used by pollsters and mainstream media.

Donald Trump has "up Economy".

by Topher.Laclis March 19, 2017

Slakenet Economy

(noun) /ˈsleɪkˌnɛt ɪˈkɒnəmi/

A self-sustaining economy driven by the utilization of data, browsing activity, and other valuable assets shared on the internet. In this economy, the act of using the internet serves as a means to fund internet connectivity, creating a cycle where internet usage sustains itself.

Hey Fred, we won't need to increase the budget if we switch to the Slakenet Economy.

by Slakenet February 6, 2024

Extraction Economy

An economic system where companies don’t just sell products — they design endless hidden fees, frictions, and tricks to squeeze extra money and attention out of people. Profit comes less from value and more from exploiting inconvenience, confusion, or addiction.

“Dude, canceling my gym membership took three phone calls and a notarized letter. Pure extraction economy move.”

by PatternGhost September 10, 2025

economy dump

Going somewhere else to poop to save money on toilet paper, water bill, etc.

Why isn’t Ron home?
Well, he went to McDonald’s down the street to take an economy dump. Man is on a budget.

by maxreboband November 21, 2019