September 2008 plan to try and rescue the US markets from crisis with 700 billion dollars. Eventually passed in October with attachments by congressment for another $150 billion, totaling $850B. A giant fiasco opposed by most economists, see also "we're fucked."
by Nate2269 October 06, 2008
Monday what we had was a bailout for Wall Street firms and not much relief for taxpayers and hard-hit families
by legiveth October 03, 2008
by Marcus Sweets September 25, 2008
by The Space Goat February 15, 2021
A sarcastic word meaning you are broke and in need of money; Referring to the government bailouts, in which large amounts of money were given/loaned to the Banks and Auto Industry. Neither endorsing or opposing the government bailout.
-Dude, I'm so broke, I really need a bailout!
-That company just went under! They really need a bailout!
-That company just went under! They really need a bailout!
by westernwishes February 08, 2009
Yo man, I've made some terrible decisions over and over again, but I don't want to be held accountable for my actions. Can you give me a bailout?
by CommonCents December 16, 2008
What schecklemensch expect when their irresponsible and greedy management decisions come back to bite them in the pocketbook.
The schecklemensch told Algelides that they just missed the basic concept that the housing market would not continue to rise so they needed a bailout to keep their bonuses in tact.
by ktedidit January 15, 2010