[Mr Ramsbotham]

People use the word “hyperinflation” in lieu of simple “inflation” for the same reason that police officers refer to a common thug as a “gentleman.” It has more syllables, and thus sounds more impressive.

[SeeSac]

People use the word “hyperinflation” in lieu of simple “inflation” for the same reason that police officers refer to a common thug as a “gentleman.” It has more syllables, and thus sounds more impressive. Uh, nope.