lowball

Meanings

• Noun

  An offer that is intentionally lower than the expected or acceptable price in negotiations.

  - "In the real estate market, a lowball offer is often made by buyers to sellers."
  - "The seller was not impressed by the lowball offer and declined it."

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Antonyms

highball

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lowball
doll , moll , poll , roll

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Variants

List of all variants of lowball that leads to same result
lowball , lowballed , lowballing , lowballs

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally used in the context of gambling, a lowball is a hand with the lowest possible value.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'lowball' is often used in a negative context, as it implies that the offer is not taken seriously.

2. In some cases, a lowball offer can be a good negotiating tactic, as it may lead to a counteroffer that is closer to the desired price.

3. In the game of poker, a lowball hand is one where the lowest cards are used to determine the winner.

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Related Concepts

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1. bid: A proposal or offer made to buy or sell something.

2. counteroffer: A response to a bid or offer, proposing different terms.

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Culture

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The term 'lowball' has expanded beyond its gambling origins and is now commonly used in various contexts, such as business negotiations, real estate transactions, and sports.

How to Memorize "lowball"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a situation where one person is making a lowball offer to another.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'lowball' with the idea of a low offer.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Lots Of Wealth Belongs At Lowest Prices' to remember the meaning of 'lowball'.

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