vibecessionEtymologyBlend of vibe (“an atmosphere or aura”) + recession. Coined by American financial content creator, educator, and author Kyla Scanlon in a June 2022 article.vibecession means A general state of societal pessimism about the economy, independently of whether a recession is currently happening. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 95 out of 100.nounA general state of societal pessimism about the economy, independently of whether a recession is currently happening.“The concept of a vibecession may feel like a cop-out. But it’s a good starting point for understanding where we’re really at.”