stretchflation

English

This English term is a hot word. Its inclusion on Wiktionary is provisional.

Etymology

Blend of stretch +‎ inflation.

Noun

stretchflation (countable and uncountable, plural stretchflations)

  1. (neologism) A less obvious form of inflation in which a product's size or quantity is increased, but the price also rises disproportionately, making the product worse value for consumers.

Quotations

  • For quotations using this term, see Citations:stretchflation.
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