"stretchflation" meaning in All languages combined

See stretchflation on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: stretchflations [plural]
Etymology: Blend of stretch + inflation. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|stretch|inflation}} Blend of stretch + inflation Head templates: {{en-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. Tags: countable, neologism, uncountable

Noun [French]

Etymology: By surface analysis, stretch + (in)flation. Compare déflation. Attested since 2024. Etymology templates: {{surf|fr|stretch|inflation|alt2=(in)flation}} By surface analysis, stretch + (in)flation Head templates: {{fr-noun|f|-}} stretchflation f (uncountable)
  1. stretchflation Tags: feminine, uncountable
    Sense id: en-stretchflation-fr-noun-MoD5XWX6 Categories (other): French entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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