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stretchflation

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English

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

Etymology

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Blend of stretch +‎ inflation.

Noun

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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.

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French

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Noun

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stretchflation f (uncountable)

  1. stretchflation