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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 Currently the Stuarts have been replaced by Nicola Sturgeon and the SNP.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
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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

recessionist 

A person that steals anything they want to save money.
Now that I'm a recessionist, I steal whatever I want.

Recessionista 

A person who is able to stick to a tight budget while still managing to dress stylishly.
She's superstylish, always able to buy a round of drinks and still seems to be wearing a new outfit every time you see her. She's a recessionista, that New York marvel who's a magnet for a good deal. And in this economy, she's got a lot to teach us.
Recessionista by Kaylea Livingston October 17, 2008
Word of the Day on November 2, 2025

Sessionist

A session musician who doesn’t have time to say “session musician.”
Spence Peppard plays guitar in the studio, but since “session musician” takes entirely too long to say, he fancies himself a “sessionist.” What a dope.

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
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