catfish effect

noun

The tendency of weak competitors to improve themselves in order to keep up with the introduction of a stronger competitor.

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Meanings

noun
  1. The tendency of weak competitors to improve themselves in order to keep up with the introduction of a stronger competitor.
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catfish effect. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/catfish%20effect

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