Pronunciation: /loʊbɔlɪŋ/
noun the action or practice of making an offer or estimate that is too low
A1 Lowballing is when someone offers a price that is too low.
A2 I heard lowballing is common in negotiations to get a better deal.
B1 The practice of lowballing can sometimes backfire in business transactions.
B2 Companies often engage in lowballing to win contracts, even if it means lower profits.
C1 The art of lowballing requires skill and strategy to be successful in competitive markets.
C2 Experienced negotiators know how to use lowballing effectively to achieve their desired outcomes.
verb to make an offer or estimate that is too low
A1 He is lowballing the price of his car to sell it quickly.
A2 She accused the company of lowballing the value of her property.
B1 The contractor was accused of lowballing the cost of the project to win the bid.
B2 The real estate agent was criticized for lowballing the listing price of the house.
C1 The politician was accused of lowballing the budget estimates for the infrastructure project.
C2 The CEO was known for lowballing revenue projections to impress investors.
formal The act of lowballing in negotiations can often lead to mistrust between parties.
informal Stop lowballing me on the price, I know it's worth more than that.
slang I can't believe they're lowballing us like this, it's insulting.
figurative His lowballing of the situation only served to downplay the seriousness of the issue at hand.
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