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brokefishing

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

The practice of playing financially disadvantaged with the goal of having another party in an interpersonal relationship spend more money or provide a financial safety net or in order to attract immaterial benefits such as sympathy.

neologism, slang, uncountable

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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