shrinkage

== English == === Etymology === From shrink + -age. === Pronunciation === === Noun === 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: the shrinking of inventory. (slang) The reduction in size of the male genitalia when cold, such as from immersion in cold water. 1994 Peter Mehlman & Carol Leifer, "The Hamptons," Seinfeld, Season 5, Episode 20 (aired May 12, 1994), Spoken by Jerry Seinfeld (Jerry Seinfeld) Do women know about shrinkage? ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== (inventory loss): loss prevention === Anagrams === kashering, reshaking