"brokefishing" meaning in English

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Noun

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. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|broke|catfishing}} Blend of broke + catfishing, {{coinage|en|Pema Bakshi|in=2022|nobycat=1|occ=Refinery 29 journalist|w=-}} Coined by Refinery 29 journalist Pema Bakshi in 2022 Head templates: {{en-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. Wikipedia link: 2021–2023 inflation surge, Refinery 29, cost-of-living crisis Tags: neologism, slang, uncountable Categories (topical): Finance Related terms: brokefish [verb]
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