Tipflation

Quick meaning: Tipflation is a noun meaning (neologism, economics) The phenomenon of tipping becoming both increasingly widespread and expensive (in terms of an acceptable percentage) in society.

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

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

Here are a few examples of "tipflation" which I have encountered. Some are on the tip of my tongue, and hopefully they will materialize shortly.

And one customer sparked a viral discussion about "tipflation" when they shared a photo of a restaurant bill with a minimum tip amount of 25 percent.

I try to be careful with my funds; any kind of travel is hard enough on my bank account. But if tipflation keeps up, I'll need to add a “gratuities” column to the monthly budget.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include inflation, pinch, mudflation, taxbite, taxpayment, surcharge.

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