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gazump
[ guh-zuhmp ]
verb (used with object)
- to cheat (a house buyer) by raising the price, at the time a contract is to be signed, over the amount originally agreed upon.
noun
- an act of gazumping.
gazump
/ ɡəˈzʌmp /
verb
- to raise the price of something, esp a house, after agreeing a price verbally with (an intending buyer)
- tr to swindle or overcharge
noun
- the act or an instance of gazumping
Derived Forms
- gaˈzumper, noun
Other Words From
- ga·zumper noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of gazump1
Word History and Origins
Origin of gazump1
Example Sentences
Veteran gossip columnist Andrew Hornery grumbled that Wilson had "opted to gazump" his story by sharing the news herself.
He added that instead of responding, Wilson “opted to gazump the story” by announcing on Instagram that she is dating Agruma ahead of the paper’s publication — a decision Hornery called “underwhelming.”
“Big mistake,” Mr. Hornery said in the deleted column, adding that Ms. Wilson “opted to gazump the story” by revealing her relationship on Instagram first.
Hornery went on to criticise Wilson, saying she instead "opted to gazump the story", adding that "her choice to ignore our discreet, genuine and honest queries was, in our view, underwhelming".
One dealership, Nuneaton Cars, said buyers were attempting to gazump each other to get hold of used cars already marked as sold.
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