eggflation
n.n. a sudden and fast increase in the price of eggs. This is an informal word made by combining 'egg' and 'inflation'.
n. a rapid, significant increase in the retail price of eggs, typically caused by supply chain disruptions or disease outbreaks.
Shoppers are complaining about recent eggflation.
Due to a widespread outbreak of bird flu, the country is facing severe eggflation.
Analysts debate whether this bout of eggflation is a temporary supply bottleneck or a sign of deeper inflationary pressures across the food sector.
Usage
An informal, uncountable noun blending 'egg' and 'inflation'.