instagram tax

When something is expensive because it is insta-worthy or aesthetically pleasing.

That corgi-shaped macaron is expensive because it's got instagram tax.

by L'aimethyst July 14, 2018

instagram tax

An incentive of a price that stems from something becoming popular on Instagram and therefore becoming more wanted, supply and demand kicking in, and the price rising.

Miha: My bakery's bliss rainbow sour sugar has become really popular on instagram, so I raised the cost.

Lori: Like instagram tax?
Miha: Yeah.

by Yumko July 15, 2018