Some new terms that are born out of the credit crunch:
FAKEAWAY
FAKEAWAY
A home-made, belt-tightening version of a takeaway - think, a curry made with a jar of sauce, bag of rice and a packet of poppadoms from the supermarket.
HYPERMILING
Techniques used by drivers to get more miles to the gallon, such as coasting in neutral and keeping tyre pressure high.
RECESSIONISTA
A person who manages to look fashionable on a tight budget.
STAGFLATION
The dreaded combination of inflation and stagnation - an economy that is not growing while prices continue to rise.
STAYCATION
Staying at home for your holiday in a bid to save money.
