English Explanatory Dictionary

belt-tightening

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A reduction in expenditure, often as a result of financial restrictions.
adj
  1. Causing or involving a reduction in expenditure.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of belt-tighten

Word forms

belt-tightening belt-tightenings belt tightening more belt-tightening most belt-tightening

Etymology

From tighten one's belt.

Related words

belt-tightened
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