Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvərˌpraɪs/
noun a price that is too high
A1 I don't like buying things that are overpriced.
A2 The overprice of the concert tickets made me reconsider going.
B1 The store was criticized for its overpricing of basic household items.
B2 The overprice of the luxury car was justified by its advanced features.
C1 Consumers are becoming more aware of overpricing tactics used by certain companies.
C2 The overprice of the artwork was a result of its rarity and historical significance.
verb to set a price that is too high
A1 The store overpriced the items, so I didn't buy anything.
A2 She always overprices her handmade jewelry, but people still buy it.
B1 The hotel overpriced their rooms during the holiday season.
B2 The art gallery is known for overpricing their paintings, but they are still popular.
C1 The luxury car brand tends to overprice their vehicles due to the high demand.
C2 Some customers believe that the designer brand deliberately overprices their products to maintain exclusivity.
formal The consumer protection agency found that the store was intentionally overpricing their products.
informal I can't believe they're trying to overprice those sneakers, they're not even that special.
slang That store is always trying to rip people off by overpricing everything.
figurative His ego is so inflated, it's like he's overpricing himself in the dating market.
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