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stretchflation

noun

Etymology

Blend of stretch + inflation.

  1. derived from īnflātiō
  2. derived from inflation
  3. compounded as stretchflation — “stretch + inflation”

Definitions

  1. A less obvious form of inflation in which a product's size or quantity is increased, but…

    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.

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