English Explanatory Dictionary

stretchflation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Word forms

stretchflation stretchflations

Etymology

Blend of stretch + inflation.

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