Word
eggflation
Definition
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.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
simple
“Shoppers are complaining about recent eggflation.”
contextual
“Due to a widespread outbreak of bird flu, the country is facing severe eggflation.”
complex
“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'.