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adj
Causing or involving a reduction in expenditure.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
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noun
A reduction in expenditure, often as a result of financial restrictions.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
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verb
present participle and gerund of belt-tighten
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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History
From tighten one's belt.
