Eurocreep
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 The spreading use of the Euro as currency in countries that have not officially adopted it. dated, uncountable
"On the other hand, so-called 'Eurocreep' (Economist 2002b) is not sufficient in itself to overcome reticence in the UK about membership of the Euro, which is why detailed debate needs to take place to inform people of the benefits of EMU ..."
- 2 Alternative form of Eurocreep. alt-of, alternative, uncountable
"Since the June Practical Issues, KPMG Consulting has published an update of its 'eurocreep' survey."
- 3 A proponent, in the 1980s, of closer ties between Britain and the European community. broadly, countable, derogatory
"'John doesn't speak any French', explained the wife of one highly-placed British Eurocreep, 'and his secretary is French, so of course that makes things quite difficult for him.'"
Example
More examples"On the other hand, so-called 'Eurocreep' (Economist 2002b) is not sufficient in itself to overcome reticence in the UK about membership of the Euro, which is why detailed debate needs to take place to inform people of the benefits of EMU ..."
Etymology
From Euro + creep.
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