2022: Creating a Lexicon of Future

A windfall is something (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind or an unexpected, unearned, or sudden gain or advantage. ~ Merriam-Webster

Windfall gain (or windfall profit) is an unexpected gain in income which could be due to winning a lottery, unforeseen inheritance or shortage of supply. Windfall gains are transitory in nature. ~ Windfall Gains

The windfall effect states that people receiving a large lump sum of money may temporarily forget or ignore previous spending…