# shitflation

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
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.

## Etymology
Blend of shit + inflation.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/shitflation