Англо-русский экономический словарь.
conspicuous austerity — (kawn.SPIK.yoo.us AWS.tair.uh.tee) n. 1. Spending large quantities of money on goods and services that convey an image of simplicity or austerity. 2. A lifestyle in which a person openly and deliberately uses goods and services that convey a… … New words
conspicuous conservation — n. Using technology to live more frugally and to conserve resources. conspicuous conservationism n. conspicuous conservationist n. Example Citations: Well designed and expensive state of the art machinery, from thermodynamically efficient… … New words
conspicuous creation — n. The making of art, gifts, crafts, and household items in a showy, non subtle manner. Example Citation: She ll sell you lots of stuff, but basically Martha [Stewart] does not believe in store bought. She urges us to reject mass manufacturing… … New words
inconspicuous consumption — n. Purchasing goods or services that convey a lower socioeconomic status. Example Citation: Nobody wants to entertain in a restaurant or a public place, said Serena Bass, the owner of a catering company. They want to be huddled around their… … New words
recession chic — n. Style and elegance on a tight budget. Example Citations: That s why I urge women to approach this month s Carrie tribute collection by Sex and the City stylist Patricia Field for Marks Spencer with caution. Because you have to ask why M S… … New words
scuppie — n. An urban professional who is socially conscious. Example Citations: I don t need to care what sort of world we pass on to our children I don t have any, and I m not terribly concerned about yours but I do anyway. Not enough to go to extremes… … New words
Antinomianism — For the term in politics describing socialist movements, see Autonomism Antinomianism (from the Greek ἀντί , against + νόμος , law ), or lawlessness (in the Greek Bible: ἀνομία, [http://www.blueletterbible.org/cgi bin/words.pl?word=458 ἀνομία]… … Wikipedia
Lifestyles — affluenza afflufemza antigerm approximeeting badge item barefoot luxury binge viewing binner … New words
Money — 419 scam affluenza alpha boomer alpha earner appraisal mill bad debt art bid shielding BIY … New words
Slowing Down — black hole resort conspicuous austerity data fast deep bathing downshifter forest bathing inconspicuous consumption … New words
badge item — (BADJ eye.tum) n. A piece of clothing or other item that a person wears or consumes to make a statement about their taste or personality. Example Citation: Michael C. Bellas, chairman of Beverage Marketing, suggested the new ads hit the sweet… … New words
