English Explanatory Dictionary

panic buying

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The buying of commodities or other assets earlier than normal, or in quantities greater than normal, because of rumours of coming shortages or price rises.

Word forms

panic buying panic buyings

Related words

impulse buying panic selling revenge buying
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