masstige

mass·tige

[ma-steezh, ‐steej]
adjective
1.
noting or pertaining to goods that are perceived to have prestige or high style but are affordable for a wide range of customers: This five-dollar bottle of hand cream is aimed at the masstige market.
noun
2.
the perception of exclusivity and stylishness in goods that are affordable: Many teenagers are drawn to masstige.
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masstige (mæˈstiːʒ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  the impression of exclusivity in goods that are affordable for many people
 
adj
2.  (of goods) produced by a luxury brand but intended for the mass market
 
[C21: from mass (market) + (pres)tige]

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