English Explanatory Dictionary

deficit hawk

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person, especially one in power, who emphasizes keeping government budgets under control, derogatory when such actions are seen as predatory or entail harsh fiscal discipline or austerity.

Word forms

deficit hawk deficit hawks
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