gazump

/gəˈzʌmp/
IPA guide

Definitions of gazump
  1. verb
    rip off; ask an unreasonable price
    synonyms: fleece, hook, overcharge, pluck, plume, rob, soak, surcharge
    see moresee less
    types:
    extort, gouge, rack, squeeze, wring
    obtain by coercion or intimidation
    bleed
    get or extort (money or other possessions) from someone
    type of:
    cheat, chisel, rip off
    deprive somebody of something by deceit
  2. verb
    raise the price of something after agreeing on a lower price
    see moresee less
    type of:
    cheat, chisel, rip off
    deprive somebody of something by deceit
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘gazump'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family