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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The practice of shrinkflation, where a product's size or quantity decreases while its price stays the same, and where products are made with lower-quality materials and break down quickly, forcing consumers to buy replacements more often. countable, uncountable

Etymology

Blend of shit + inflation.

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