tiger economy

American  

[tahy-ger i-kon-uh-mee] / ˈtaɪ gər ɪˌkɒn ə mi /

noun

1. an economy that maintains a high growth rate, originally referring to the relatively small economies of South Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Taiwan in East Asia.

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Etymology

Origin of tiger economy

So called from the importance of the tiger in Asian symbolism

Example Sentences

Although the “Celtic Tiger” economy of the 1990s has been slow on its feet since 2008, Ireland still enjoys a unique political and economic sweet spot.

From The Wall Street Journal

Indonesia, once touted as an “Asian Tiger’’ economy, endured Depression-level deprivation in the late 1990s that led to riots and political unrest and swept away a strongman who had held power for three decades.

From Seattle Times

Indonesia, once touted as an “Asian Tiger’’ economy, endured Depression-level deprivation in the late 1990s that led to riots and political unrest and swept away a strong man who’d held power for three decades.

From Seattle Times

“Riverdance” first premiered on the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest as a seven-minute segment and opened at Dublin’s Point Theatre on Feb. 9, 1995, at a time of renewed Irish optimism and pride surrounding the onset of the booming “Celtic Tiger” economy.

From Washington Times

However, that was commuted by the Seoul High Court in recognition of Chun's role in the fast-paced economic development of the Asian "Tiger" economy and the peaceful transfer of the presidency to Roh in 1988.

From Reuters