debt-shy
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B2
/dɛt-ʃaɪ/
reluctant to incur debt
Etymology
Etymology Information
'debt-shy' originates from the combination of 'debt' and 'shy,' where 'debt' refers to money owed and 'shy' means avoiding or reluctant.
Historical Evolution
'debt-shy' is a modern English term that combines the words 'debt' and 'shy' to describe a cautious attitude towards borrowing.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'reluctant to borrow money,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
reluctant or unwilling to incur debt.
Many millennials are debt-shy due to the financial crisis they witnessed growing up.
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Last updated: 2025/03/11 11:07