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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The phenomenon of tipping becoming both increasingly widespread and expensive (in terms of an acceptable percentage) in society. neologism, uncountable

   "Thanks to touchscreens and the pandemic, tipflation is everywhere — and it's hard to say no."

Synonyms

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tip creep

Example

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"Thanks to touchscreens and the pandemic, tipflation is everywhere — and it's hard to say no."

Etymology

Blend of tip + inflation.

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