government cheese
"Government cheese" is a processed cheese product distributed by the U.S. government to assist low-income individuals and families, symbolizing economic hardship during the 1980s and 1990s.
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Definition
B2Food Assistance Programs
(historical, US)A processed cheese product distributed by the U.S. government to welfare recipients, food banks, and the elderly as part of food assistance programs.
Example
- Many families relied on government cheese during the economic downturn of the 1980s.
B2Economic Hardship
(colloquial, US)A term symbolizing welfare assistance and economic hardship, particularly in urban areas during the 1980s and 1990s.
Example
- The phrase 'government cheese' evokes memories of economic struggles for many Americans.
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