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sneakflation

noun

Etymology

Blend of sneak + inflation.

  1. derived from īnflātiō
  2. derived from inflation
  3. compounded as sneakflation — “sneak + inflation”

Definitions

  1. The practice of companies subtly increasing prices or reducing product value without…

    The practice of companies subtly increasing prices or reducing product value without explicitly raising the listed price.

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