sticker shock
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of sticker shock
sticker ( price ) + shock
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Electric bill sticker shock is common for customers of investor-owned utilities, but less so for municipally owned utilities such as DWP.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
But longer cycles also put them under greater pressure to deliver new AI capabilities and other features compelling enough for customers to overcome the sticker shock.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
Premium sports franchises have spiked in value so rapidly that sticker shock is nil.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
People often get sticker shock when they investigate COBRA.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 22, 2026
While TJ acknowledges her family is fortunate enough to afford it, she says the sticker shock from inflation is real — and it’s changing how she shops for everyday essentials.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
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