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belt-tightening

noun belt-tight·en·ing \ ˈbelt-ˌtīt-niŋ , -ˌtī-tᵊn-iŋ \

Definition of belt-tightening

: a reduction in spending

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First Known Use of belt-tightening

1931

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belt-tightening

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Definition of belt-tightening for English Language Learners

  • : a reduction in spending : changes that are made in order to save money

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