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.