gazunder

/ ɡəˈzʌndə /

verb

1. to reduce an offer on a property immediately before exchanging contracts, having previously agreed a higher price with (the seller)

noun

1. an act or instance of gazundering

Derived Forms

• gaˈzunderer, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of gazunder¹

C20: modelled on gazump

Example Sentences

And now, just as he’s about to successfully overpay Sporting Lisbon for Marcos Rojo, he’s trying to gazunder them at the last minute, insisting that they take Nani as part of the deal.

From The Guardian