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Bushonomics

Bushonomics noun: the economic policies associated with the presidency of George Herbert Walker Bush, 1989–1993.

Noun

Bushonomics (uncountable)

  1. (US) The economic policies associated with the presidency of George Herbert Walker Bush, 1989–1993.
    • Ross Perot's advisers suggest he may push a much bolder plan, investing hundreds of billions in infrastructure; but until he delivers, Clinton clearly occupies the high ground against Bushonomics.1992 July 8, David Gergen, “Democrats' 'Comeback Kid' Revels in Latest Returns”, in Rocky Mountain News
  2. (US) The economic policies associated with the presidency of George W. Bush, 2001–2009.
    • According to the Democratic nominee, Bushonomics would "squander" the surplus.2000 August 18, Richard S. Dunham, “Battlin' Al Comes Out Swinging”, in Business Week

Origin of Bushonomics

Blend of Bush + economics, equivalent to Bush + -onomics.

Questions about Bushonomics

What does Bushonomics mean?
Bushonomics means the economic policies associated with the presidency of George Herbert Walker Bush, 1989–1993.
What part of speech is Bushonomics?
Bushonomics is a noun.

Words near Bushonomics in the dictionary

  1. Bushnellian
  2. Bushnells
  3. Bushong
  4. Bushongo
  5. Bushongs
  6. Bushonomics
  7. Bushoong
  8. Bushophile
  9. Bushophiles
  10. Bushophilia
  11. bushpeople

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