SINCE 1828
belt-tightening
noun
belt-tight·en·ing
| \ ˈbelt-ˌtīt-niŋ
, -ˌtī-tᵊn-iŋ\
, -ˌtī-tᵊn-iŋ\
Definition of belt-tightening
: a reduction in spending
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belt-tightening
noun
English Language Learners Definition of belt-tightening
: a reduction in spending : changes that are made in order to save money
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