duesdrift
/ˈdjuːzˌdrɪft/nounVerified NewThe state of continuing to pay a gym or club membership while no longer attending it.
Cancellation is a decision, and indecision bills monthly. Duesdrift can outlast the membership's usefulness by years, funded by the belief that resuming is one Tuesday away.
Etym. — dues + drift: the payments continue because stopping requires intent, and intent is what drifted.
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