Gazump

Gazump

/ษกษ™หˆzสŒmp/
Noun United Kingdom

To accept a higher offer on something at the last minute.

Example Sentences

"That's a proper Gazump, that is."
"I've never seen such a Gazump in all my life."

Etymology & History

British verb meaning raise house price after accepting offer. Property market particularly. British unfair practice terminology.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
โœ“
Language
Mild
๐Ÿ’ฌ
Formality
Informal
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