the grey pound



the grey pound

The economic purchasing power of elderly people as a group. Primarily heard in UK. As the baby-boom generation enters old age, many different markets are trying to capitalize on the burgeoning influence of the grey pound.
See also: grey, pound

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Ehmet-Uyghur
Neelam-Indian, Hindi, Marathi
TierneyTEER-neeIrish, English (Rare)
CristalKRIS-təlEnglish
LuciusLOO:-ki-uws (Ancient Roman), LOO-shəs (English), LOO-see-əs (English)Ancient Roman, Biblical, English
Caldwell[kɔ:ldwəl]