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Helenomics 

Taking tax dollars from lower and middle income folks in order to fund massive construction projects that benefit the well connected wealthy. In turn the well connected wealthy make sizeable political contributions to the politician in question.
The theory of Helenomics was created by Helen Shiller, the alderman of the 46th Ward of Chicago - you skim $125,000,000 in incremental property tax revenue from the county's coffers to build low, very low, and extremely low income housing projects, giving the government contracts to your cronies and friends, who then turn around and donate large sums of money back into your political campaigns.
Helenomics by WhatTheHelen December 8, 2006
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hypenomics 

Hypenomics, or, the study of Hype and how to induce or encourage a state of Hype in different ethnic groups, individuals, or societies which are in need of Hype.
You guys look like you're in need of some Hype, well, you're in luck! I just happen to be a major in Hypenomics! (Proceeds to get entire group Hype.)
"Man, this party is not Hype at all..." "Go talk to that guy! I hear he has a degree in Hypenomics!"
hypenomics by HypeWarrior October 15, 2015

Hecanomics 

A word us economists like to refer to when talking about economics. The word hecanomics means that economics is so hectic, therefore the word hectic and economics has been merged.
Bestie better strap your self in, this is going to be another exciting day of hecanomics
Hecanomics by hecanomics man February 19, 2012

heronomics 

This is where a villager steps up and steps in to defend the village from dragons, becoming a hero, is paid accordingly, receives recognition, status and marries the fairest maiden. The hero isn't nominated by the king but knows at least one villager will bring it upon themselves to do what's right. The king relies upon heronomics to fund the protection of the realm rather than budget for enough knights to defend all of the villages.

In the corporate world, product gaps are covered in a similar manner.
One exec to another: "Yeah I know our product doesn't handle everything our customer wants, but we know our field team will step up, heronomics will take care of it so we don't have to plan that out."
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fauxstalgia 

Faux nostalgia. Faking old things in an attempt to recapture the feeling of times gone past, especially of technology that has passed.
Hipstamatic pictures, just like the vinyl-static added to digital recordings, is prime fauxstalgia
fauxstalgia by scotte61 December 16, 2010
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pajama casual 

Pajama casual is a term used when working from home and preparing for a video conference. All business above the waist and your pajama pants down below.
We have a Zoom meeting in a few minutes and I’ll probably go pajama casual.
pajama casual by jrod-knows March 31, 2020
Word of the Day on October 14, 2026

funflation 

The recent boom in consumer spending on entertainment and experiences with a high demand running up the cost of enjoying of those experiences.
I’m trying to go to this Taylor Swift concert but the funflation has made it so impossible for me to afford tickets.
funflation by Dfree523 November 17, 2023
Word of the Day on October 13, 2026
A US deep south term for an alligator. Usually used in the Cajun dialect.
Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
swamp dog by Crystal Ambrose May 22, 2006
Word of the Day on October 12, 2026

Throat Sweats 

The feeling and build up in your mouth/throat of saliva that sometimes accompanies nausea.
Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
Throat Sweats by TacoFings420 April 23, 2024
Word of the Day on October 11, 2026
Being ignored by someone when making a statement or asking a question. Also known as blanked and turfed.
Person 1: Did u watch ** last nite?
Person 2:......
Person 3: O no u got aired!
aired by Pietro February 9, 2005
Word of the Day on October 10, 2026
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