A period of major economic contraction.
Four consecutive quarters of negative, real GDP growth. See NBER.
A state of mind producing serious, long-term lowering of enjoyment of life or inability to visualize a happy future.
A lowering, in particular a reduction in a particular biological variable or the function of an organ, in contrast to elevation.
The act of lowering or pressing something down.
A period of low morale or unhappiness (a period of experiencing the above-mentioned state of mind) which lasts longer than several weeks and may include ideation of self-inflicted injury or suicide.
An area that is lower in topography than its surroundings.
An area of lowered air pressure that generally brings moist weather, sometimes promoting hurricanes and tornadoes.
The root cause or main issue, especially an unexpected one
An amusing story.
A laughably worthless thing or person; a sham.
Something that is far easier or far less challenging than expected.
Something said or done for amusement, not in seriousness.
To do or say something for amusement rather than seriously.
To dupe in a friendly manner for amusement; to mess with, play with.