boomlet

American  

[boom-lit] / ˈbum lɪt /

noun

1. a brief increase, as in business activity or political popularity.

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Etymology

Origin of boomlet

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80; boom ¹ + -let

Example Sentences

That could help offset some recent pressure in the stock market, potentially creating “a consumer boomlet” that gives retailers “exactly the opportunity they’re looking for to pass on those higher prices,” he said.

From MarketWatch

There was, to be sure, a boomlet for George Wallace, but his popular vote share in 1968 was only 13.5 percent.

From Salon

During the “weird” boomlet, all of progressivism became hyper-attuned to the bizarre conduct of the professional right.

From Slate

The Mojave Gold team hopes that this sometimes-shaky boomlet of independent music in the desert can foster a scene like Silver Lake’s in the early 2000s — big enough to be nationally influential, but neighborhood-y enough to roll in twice a week and see where the evening takes you.

From Los Angeles Times

There was a speculation boomlet a couple of weeks ago, after Donald Trump "promoted" national security adviser Mike Waltz to U.N. ambassador and temporarily tasked Secretary of State Marco Rubio with the job, that the name being floated as a permanent replacement was none other than Stephen Miller, Trump's trusted adviser and current deputy chief of staff.

From Salon