recessionalize (v.) to explain or rationalize an otherwise inexplicable lack of fundage by blaming it on the economy
provenance charity workers and others unsuccessfully soliciting money for those in need from those who appear to have enough to make a donation
usage Sherry: “Hey, did Sen. so-and-so get back to you about making a donation?”
Greg: “No, but his assistant totally recessionalized it for him via email the other day.”
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