"funemployment" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Blend of fun + unemployment. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|fun|unemployment}} Blend of fun + unemployment Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} funemployment (uncountable)
  1. A period of unemployment spent pursuing recreational activities or hobbies. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-funemployment-en-noun-8iPd3z4z Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header

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