halalflation

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Meaning · English

An increase in the prices of street food in New York City, especially halal cart food.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

New York is suffering from a crisis and it’s called halalflation. Chicken over rice now costs $10 or more. It’s time to make halal eight bucks again.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “halalflation” mean?

An increase in the prices of street food in New York City, especially halal cart food.

Is “halalflation” formal or informal?

halalflation is generally slang.