Stock Market Terms

noun the act of placing too high a value on something

verb to place too high a value on something

• It is important not to overvalue a company's assets when assessing its financial health.
• Don't overvalue that old car - it's not worth as much as you think!
• People tend to overvalue designer brands just because of the label.
• She tends to overvalue her own opinions and dismiss others' input.

noun the parade of people and vehicles following a successful team or individual in a public celebration

• The ticker tape parade celebrated the team's championship win.
• I love watching the ticker tape parade after a big sports victory.
• The ticker tape was flying everywhere during the celebration!
• His mind was like a ticker tape of thoughts, constantly scrolling.

noun a small piece of something, typically wood or plastic, used in various games

adjective having a color resembling that of blood or a ripe tomato, at the end of the spectrum next to orange and opposite violet

• The casino uses red chips to represent a higher denomination of money.
• I always bet with red chips because they bring me good luck.
• I'm all in with my red chips, I'm feeling lucky tonight!
• She knew she was playing with red chips when she took on such a risky investment.