shoplifting, shrinkage
(noun) the act of stealing goods that are on display in a store; “shrinkage is the retail trade’s euphemism for shoplifting”
shrinkage
(noun) the amount by which something shrinks
shrinking, shrinkage
(noun) process or result of becoming less or smaller; “the material lost 2 inches per yard in shrinkage”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
shrinkage (countable and uncountable, plural shrinkages)
The act of shrinking, or the proportion by which something shrinks.
The loss of merchandise through theft, spoilage, and obsolescence.
(slang) The reduction in size of the male genitalia when cold, such as from immersion in cold water.
• kashering, reshaking
Source: Wiktionary
Shrink"age, n.
1. The act of shrinking; a contraction into less bulk or measurement.
2. The amount of such contraction; the bulk or dimension lost by shrinking, as of grain, castings, etc.
3. Decrease in value; depreciation. [Colloq.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
13 May 2025
(adjective) in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock; “he had a dazed expression on his face”; “lay semiconscious, stunned (or stupefied) by the blow”; “was stupid from fatigue”
Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Studies from the National Institute of Health (US) have shown that virtually all decaf coffee types contain caffeine. A 236-ml (8-oz) cup of decaf coffee contains up to 7 mg of caffeine, whereas a regular cup provided 70-140 mg.
