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recessionist 

n, someone who excels during a Economic Recession.People who over come the economic of there environment to thrive.
He is a real recessionist, opening that business in this market.
recessionist by TIDO D December 17, 2008

recessionist 

to be one with the recession.

to not spend alot of money because of the recession
nah man i cant buy that im a recessionist.
recessionist by JJ fresh May 4, 2009

Recessionista 

A person who evokes being affected by the recession because it's the 'in' thing to do, especially if they have no real need to. They may even pay more for the privilege of having just the right down-market accessories or habits. (Reference the evolution of the hipster.)
We're going to Mel's Diner tonight. The decor's a little shabby, you know with the recession and all, but they have the most fabulous oysters served in replica sardine tins.

Keira Knightly is such a recessionista -- check out this story about her renting shoes! http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/03/25/keira_knightley_saves_money_buy_renting_
Recessionista by ocius1 March 25, 2009

recessivist 

(Noun) 1. An individual or group devoted to social, political and economic philosophies and policies designed to disassemble with the intent to destroy democratic republican ideals and institutions and supplant them with pro-corporate economic primacy. 2. Policies designed to benefit the economic elite, usually corporate, over or at the expense of the communal or societal. 3. Champion of corporate personhood and rights over or at the expense of flesh and blood human rights or socio-economic conditions. 4. An individual or group devoted to pursuing deregulation financial institutions to the point of facilitating the cannibalistic stage of capitalism.

(Adjective) Of, related to or pertaining to social, political and economic philosophies and policies designed to disassemble with the intent to destroy democratic republican ideals and institutions and supplant them with pro-corporate economic primacy. 2. Of, related to or pertaining to policies designed to benefit the economic elite, usually corporate, over or at the expense of the communal or societal. 3. Of, related to or pertaining to championing of corporate personhood and rights over or at the expense of flesh and blood human rights or socio-economic conditions. 4. Of, related to or pertaining to the pursuit deregulation financial institutions to the point of facilitating the cannibalistic stage of capitalism.
Alan Greenspan worked tirelessly to institute recessivist policies during his oversight of the Federal Reserve leading to economic collapse.
recessivist by rladlof December 16, 2009

secessionist 

A person who isn't happy with the established order and is obsessed with revisiting a time when they imagine life was better. Often relating to Jacobean times when Scots believed the Stuarts promised nirvana and a utopian ideal. Currently the Stuarts have been replaced by Nicola Sturgeon and the SNP.
The secessionists reckon anyone who disputes their cause is a mere quisling, a misguided twat.
secessionist by Scotty13 August 9, 2015

Recessionship 

the state of continuing a relationship because you can't afford to move out and live alone.
I might get laid off, so I don't want to move out until the economy improves. My boyfriend and I don't have a relationship anymore; we have a recessionship.
Recessionship by brraph March 31, 2009
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A dead drop is a location used to secretly pass items between two people, without requiring them to meet.

Spies have been known to use dead drops, using various techniques to hide the items and to signal that the drop has been made. Drug dealers use this as well.

A common place is to duct tape the item to the underside of a toilet cover in a public restroom.

A signal is sometimes used as well to indicate there is something to pickup, like a pile of stones in a certain formation. After checking the drop the signal is removed.
"The dead drop is the restroom toilet at the Gulf station at the corner of Commercial Ave. and Georges Rd."
dead drop by rubberroom July 23, 2008
Word of the Day on November 9, 2026

No Surprises Wedding

A "No Surprises Wedding," or NSW, is a wedding invitation designation that tells attendees that there can be no unplanned announcements, engagements, events or speeches at the wedding - all actions must be pre-approved by the couple. Anyone who performs an unapproved "surprise" will be asked to leave the wedding early.

This designation comes from Reddit, where so many stories of bad wedding behavior indicated a need to communicate expectations for the wedding behavior of attendees.
You are cordially invited to the nuptials of Brian and Tom on October 31 at noon.

Please note that this wedding is child-free (under 10) and a No Surprises Wedding (NSW). Reach out to wedding planner Sami Smith to request approvals or exceptions; please note that exceptions will be rare. Limited child care for under-10s will be available. All approvals will be noted and included in planning. Unapproved, or surprise exceptions, will result in guests being asked to leave.
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Ulzzang true definition is "best & "face" = best face in korean. They are basically people with above average looks, sometimes with the use of photoshop and haduri who post their pics online, some becoming internet celebrities.
"Hey, see that chick over there? She's pretty enough to be an ulzzang. :D"
ulzzang by `r i k kit t y February 26, 2008
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EBK stands for "Elite Ball Knowledge." 1 In internet slang, "ball knowledge" originally referred to a deep understanding of football/soccer or basketball, but it has evolved into a broader term for having a highly sophisticated, deep, or niche understanding of any specific topic (such as music, movies, or subcultures).
Person A: "That scene was a direct homage to an unreleased 1982 Japanese indie film."
Person B: "Wow, EBK."
EBK by silwhett November 5, 2026
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