Sticker Shock Definition

noun
Dismay stemming from the discovery that the price or value of a service or good is higher than expected.
American Heritage
The surprise and dismay supposedly experienced by consumers when confronted with high or greatly increased prices, esp. the sticker price of a new automobile.
Webster's New World

(idiomatic, chiefly US) Disgust, shock, or fright upon learning the price of an item offered for sale.

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Other Word Forms of Sticker Shock

Noun

Singular:
sticker shock
Plural:
sticker shocks

Origin of Sticker Shock

  • Coined circa 1981.

    From Wiktionary

Sticker Shock Sentence Examples

  • What makes the prime outlet malls so popular is that they offer a variety of items that many people will avoid purchasing in regular retail locations because of sticker shock.

  • You'll enjoy the fun of owning a designer label without feeling the sticker shock.

  • If "bling" isn't your thing, you can opt for an enameled version that only bears a few crystals, but be prepared for sticker shock.

  • If hearing the price of some of Chloe's fashion apparel has got you down, consider soothing your sticker shock with a pair of shoes.

  • Let's take a look at some places you can buy a killer designer case at a price that won't leave you with sticker shock!

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