trickle-down

[trik-uhl-doun]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or based on the trickle-down theory.

   the trickle-down benefits to the local community.

trickle-down

adjective

1. of or concerning the theory that granting concessions such as tax cuts to the rich will benefit all levels of society by stimulating the economy

Word History and Origins

Origin of trickle-down¹

First recorded in 1950–55; adj. use of verb phrase trickle down

Example Sentences

But Davis said the surge in sweeps has residents scared and exasperated, triggering a trickle-down effect that can swamp a community's economy.

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There is also a trickle-down of safe-haven money: Investors who see the gold trade as too crowded are looking into silver.

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There is also a trickle-down of safe haven money: Investors who see the gold trade as too crowded are looking into silver.

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He has continued ratcheting up false portrayals of dystopian urban hellscapes riddled with crime, even as experts track the link between his language, trickle-down racism and an increase in hate crimes.

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“When you lose a guy like that, there’s a trickle-down effect,” Gannon said.

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