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noun
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Singapore, dated, informal
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Originated in the 1980s, from the perception of being "sandwiched" (or "squeezed") between the lower and upper classes; compare sandwich generation.
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