Definition of Bait and switch

1. Noun. A deceptive way of selling that involves advertising a product at a very low price in order to attract customers who are then persuaded to switch to a more expensive product.

Generic synonyms: Marketing, Merchandising, Selling

Definition of Bait and switch

1. Noun. An unscrupulous and sometimes illegal sales technique, in which an inexpensive product is advertised to attract prospective customers who are then told by sales personnel that the inexpensive product is unavailable or of poor quality and are instead urged to buy a more expensive product. ¹

2. Noun. (by extension) Any similar deceptive behavior, especially in politics and romantic relationships. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bait And Switch

bainites
baion
bairam
bairams
bairn
bairnish
bairnlier
bairnliest
bairnlike
bairnly
bairns
baisa
baisemains
bait
bait-and-switch
bait and switch (current term)
bait box
bait car
bait casting
bait dog
baited
baiter
baiters
baitfish
baitfishes
baith
baiting
baitings
baitless
baits

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