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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'.

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