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Definition of Overbuy
1. v. t. To buy too much.
Definition of Overbuy
1. Verb. To buy excessively, especially to buy more than one needs or can afford. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Overbuy
1. to buy in quantities exceeding need or demand [v -BOUGHT, -BUYING, -BUYS]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Overbuy
Literary usage of Overbuy
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Antiquary (1873)
"... overbuy), 40/. 1870. Archdeacons, William Waring, MA, 200/. (Salop.) 1851.
Lord Saye and Selc, ..."
2. Financing a Business by Joseph M. Regan (1920)
"So much for general points on keeping borrowing down. DON'T overbuy Let us consider
now the influence of buying on borrowing. ..."
3. The new and complete dictionary of the English languageby John Ash by John Ash (1795)
"The ail of boiling too too heavy a L>uiden. Ovr-h irn'ing (i. from till part.)
The aft of burning too much. overbuy'ing (pa from overbuy) Buying too d*ar. ..."
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