sticker shock

noun

1. unpleasant surprise on learning of an unexpectedly high price for an item.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sticker shock¹

sticker ( price ) + shock

Example Sentences

Sticker shock is hitting car buyers as the U.S. broadly faces what many consider to be a growing affordability crisis.

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Perpetual sticker shock is making many within the group feel worse about both their own finances and the future of the country.

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New Jersey residents faced sticker shock from their utility bills rising 20% year over year this June.

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But without the subsidies at the heart of the shutdown battle, many are in for sticker shock.

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But without the subsidies at the heart of the shutdown battle, many are in for sticker shock.

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