fiscally conservative

A word that penny-pinchers use to defend their frugality.

A.K.A. Cheap!!

(origin: somewhere in Canada's capital)

I'm not cheap... I'm fiscally conservative!!

by Jeanne August 26, 2004

Fiscally conservative

When one tells forgets his/her wallet and tells you that they will buy you dinner to pay you back on condition that it's the exact same amount or less than you originally paid.

(original origin.... Timmins, now the nations Capital

Hey are you going to buy me dinner. Sure as long as it's worth the same as a coffee and bagel.

by Pat September 9, 2004

Born-Again Fiscal Conservative

When a politician abruptly becomes conscious about government spending and the national debt, often occuring after their political party becomes the minority, and thus has less government influence to pass legislation.

Several Republican members of the House of Representatives became born-again fiscal conservatives when Barack Obama became President, after years of wasterful spending.

by fwc83 July 16, 2009

Socially Liberal, but Fiscally Conservative

A person who wants to appear progressive, but is actually a fascist.

“I’m socially liberal, but fiscally conservative. I care about people but not enough to see them cared for on a systemic level.”

by mushroomsandbathrooms April 18, 2023