brokefishing

English

Etymology

Blend of broke +‎ catfishing. Coined by Refinery 29 journalist Pema Bakshi in 2022. The economic environment is provided by the Wikipedia articles 2021–2023 inflation surge and cost-of-living crisis.

Noun

brokefishing (uncountable)

  1. (slang, neologism) The practice of playing financially disadvantaged with the goal of having another party in an interpersonal relationship spend more money or provide a financial safety net or in order to attract immaterial benefits such as sympathy.

Descendants

  • → German: Brokefishing
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