I’ve seen $50 electronic items advertised as stocking stuffers. But for me that seems way extravagant. I think the term refers to candy and silly little goobers, that cost a few bucks. But I know inflation has been crazy so maybe my sense of numbers just hasn’t caught up. Thoughts?

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    4 days ago

    I thought it was the size of the item rather than its cost. So a small expensive item could be a stocking stuffer, but a large cheap one would not be. I’m probably clueless though.

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      4 days ago

      Usually thought to mean both small and cheap. Also something you could give several people without too much thought.