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lowball Definition

☆ low·ball (lō′bôl′)

transitive verb

  1. to give an understated price, estimate, etc. to (someone), esp. without intending to honor it
  2. to so understate (a price, etc.)

adjective

of or having to do with prices, estimates, fares, etc. that are kept very low, esp. so as to take away sales from competitors

lowball Related Forms
low′·ball′·ing noun
lowball Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • price: Lowball prices are designed for 2 reasons.... to attract your attention, and to get you in the door.