Is ‘shrinkflation’ sneaky or clever?

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bottleneck
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specific problem in part of a process that causes delays to the whole process
brag
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talk about your achievements in a proud way that annoys other people
sneaky
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doing or saying things secretly, often in a dishonest or unfair way
alienate
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make someone dislike you or not want to help or support you
walk-ins
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people who go to a restaurant or another place without making a booking or appointment
tack on
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add something extra, especially something that does not seem to belong to the rest
retire something
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get rid of something because you no longer want or need it
tweak
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make small changes in order to improve something
capitalize on
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use an event or a situation to help you to achieve something or get an advantage
exploit
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to use a situation so that you get benefit from it, even if it is wrong or unfair to do this
wholesome
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suggestive of good health and physical well-being
amenities
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things that make it comfortable or enjoyable to stay, live, or work somewhere

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