nanny state
📖 Definitions
noun
A government regarded as having an excessive interest in the welfare
of its citizens, as evidenced by public health measures, safety
regulations, etc.
💬 Usage Examples
“Like Teddy ‘Pinko’ Roosevelt That guy was talking about universal healthcare. You’re a taxin’, appropriatin’, regulatin’ nanny-statin’ Socialist!” Roy Zimmerman; Socialist; 2008. (lyrics; video, 4 min.)