bad economy

An all-purpose excuse that people use during a recession to justify doing things that are below their usual standard. Often these things in reality have little or nothing to do with the economic circumstances.

Harry: "You took your girlfriend to Applebee's on Valentine's Day? Pretty weak."
Larry: "Whatever man, I didn't have a choice. Bad economy."

Senator: "Mr. Paulson, you really want to give the greedy, soulless bankers who caused this mess $700 billion with no strings attached?"
Henry Paulson: "Hey guys, bad economy. Just do it."
Senator: "Good point. I vote yes."

Fred: "Dude, tell me you didn't go home with that broke down 300-pound whale I saw you with at O'Shea's last night."
Brendan: "Dude, it's a bad economy. I'll take what I can get."
Fred: "Yeah, I guess you have to."

by Nicholas D March 15, 2009

fake economic savior

A term used to describe the Shyster in Chief as he postures himself to appear as though he’s savin’ the asses of those who’ve waited desperately for some sign of economic relief.

I understand that right now he wants our vote more than he wants us poor fuckers to die, but I will still consider voting for this fake economic savior ‘cause he’s buying my groceries!

by Dr Bunnygirl August 8, 2020

when the economy picks up

Common beginning or ending to a sentence. It can serve to:

1. provide an excuse for why one has not yet done something.
2. suggest a vague intention of doing something later (similar to how Spanish speakers use the word "mañana.")
3. add minimal credibility to an idea that is a pipe dream.

1. There's no point in looking for a job until the economy picks up.
2. I'll start my business when the economy picks up.
3. Unemployment levels will go back down to the levels they were in the late 1990s when the economy picks up.

by wouldaben January 7, 2011

Wook Economy

A market place and individual vendors that follow around large music festivals or jam band tours. These individuals sell items, such as t-shirts, food, beer, and souvenirs to concert goers to support themselves while they travel around to various shows. It is not uncommon to sell illegal items, such as Ketamine or Molly, at these shows. Generally these individuals can be defined as wooks due to their unkempt appearances.

I was a a GIANT EDM music festival and instead of buying a Tame Impala T-Shirt at a licensed vendor, I bought one from some wook in the parking lot. I supported the wook economy!!

by Senor Dank Nugs September 15, 2021

Economic Draft

Civilian men and women after being layed off from their job broaden there horizon in the hunt for new work and settle with the U.S military. They do this because of the lack of job security,Benefits,Growth and oppurtunity in their community's due to the economic strain. Even if there is no military "draft" in place it is perceived this way due to the high number of people signing up for enlisted employment which will include steady pay,benefits and room to grow.

John " Damn, If they reinstated the draft I would move to canada"

Willy-"Well technically were in an economic draft, People are signing up because they lost there jobs to do the economy.


John-"Im glad I still have my job"

by Birchum,Matt January 19, 2009

economic anxiety

a coded phrase used to exonerate racist whites for their support of political candidates, legislation, and other policy that would reinforce racial hierarchies in the U.S. that are the legacies of colonialism and slavery.

These Trump supporters are not racist, they just have a lot of economic anxiety.

by Frank Honest November 17, 2016

The Political And Economic State Of The World

Jaden Smith's favourite conversation topic

Walter: Yo jaden do you be feeling like a fire breathing dragon today?
Jaden Smith: Enough! If it's quite alright with you, Walter Hartwell White Sr., I would currently like to discuss The Political And Economic State Of The World right now.

by Qui-Gon Long-Dong April 22, 2022