shitflation

English

Etymology

Blend of shit +‎ inflation.

Noun

shitflation (countable and uncountable, plural shitflations)

  1. (economics) The practice of shrinkflation, where a product's size or quantity decreases while its price stays the same, and where products are made with lower-quality materials and break down quickly, forcing consumers to buy replacements more often.
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