buy

²buy

noun

Definition of BUY

1

: something of value at a favorable price; especially : bargain <it's a real buy at that price>

2

: an act of buying : purchase

Examples of BUY

1. <four cartons of ice cream for four dollars is a real buy>

First Known Use of BUY

1879

Related to BUY

Synonyms: bargain, deal, pennyworth, snip [British], steal

Related Words: clearance, closeout, markdown; cheapie; bonus, freebie (or freebee), gift, giveaway, premium, present; boon, windfall

Near Antonyms: gouging, overcharge, rip-off, soaking; markup, surcharge; extravagance, luxury

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Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite