halalflation

English

This English term is a hot word. Its inclusion on Wiktionary is provisional.

Etymology

Blend of halal +‎ inflation, coined by Zohran Mamdani.

Noun

halalflation (uncountable)

  1. (slang) An increase in the prices of halal products and halal certification.
    • 2025 January 15, Hafiz M. Ahmed, “What is Halalflation?”, in The Halal Times‎[1], archived from the original on 21 March 2025:
      Zohran Mamdani, a mayoral candidate and passionate advocate for immigrant entrepreneurs, stands at the forefront of this struggle, highlighting a phenomenon he calls “Halalflation.” […] Halalflation doesn’t just affect businesses—it directly impacts consumers. In neighborhoods like Jackson Heights, where halal food is a staple, families are feeling the pinch.
    • [2025 June 27, Dylan Wells, Hunter Tatum, “Mamdani’s online engagement translated at the ballot box”, in The Washington Post, page A.7:
      He [Zohran Mamdani] coined the term “Halalflation” while discussing rising food costs from inside a food cart, and later explained ranked-choice voting in Urdu using cups of lassi, a yogurt-based beverage, as props.]
    • 2025 July 1, Nicholas Fandos, Benjamin Oreskes, Emma G Fitzsimmons, Jeffery C Mays, “How Zohran Mamdani Stunned New York and Won the Primary for Mayor”, in New York Times:
      With cameras rolling, the fresh-faced Democrat mainlined a takeout container as he explained in simple terms how the city’s arcane permitting process was squeezing vendors and driving “halalflation.”
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