English Explanatory Dictionary

sandwich class

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The middle class; specifically those who are too wealthy to qualify for welfare schemes but not rich enough to afford non-subsidized housing, access further opportunities or maintain lifestyle expectations.

Word forms

sandwich class sandwich classes

Etymology

Originated in the 1980s, from the perception of being "sandwiched" (or "squeezed") between the lower and upper classes.

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