noun
Meaning 1
A decrease in the birthrate.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Phrase guide
baby bust
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History
Etymology
Coined as an opposite to baby boom.
Across languages
Translations
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- German: Geburtenrückgang — decrease in the birthrate
- German: Pillenknick (1960s) — decrease in the birthrate