Overbuy: meaning, definitions and examples
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overbuy
[ ˌoʊvərˈbaɪ ]
purchasing excessively
To overbuy means to purchase more of something than is needed or more than one can afford. This often occurs in consumer behavior when individuals or businesses do not accurately assess their needs or financial limits.
Synonyms
overindulge, overpurchase, overspend.
Examples of usage
- Many shoppers tend to overbuy during sales events.
- It's easy to overbuy groceries and end up wasting food.
- When companies overbuy inventory, it can lead to increased storage costs.
Translations
Translations of the word "overbuy" in other languages:
🇵🇹 comprar em excesso
🇮🇳 अधिक खरीदना
🇩🇪 überkaufen
🇮🇩 membeli berlebihan
🇺🇦 перекупити
🇵🇱 przekupić
🇯🇵 買いすぎる
🇫🇷 acheter en trop grande quantité
🇪🇸 comprar en exceso
🇹🇷 aşırı satın almak
🇰🇷 과도하게 구매하다
🇸🇦 شراء بشكل مفرط
🇨🇿 překoupit
🇸🇰 prekúpiť
🇨🇳 过度购买
🇸🇮 prekomerno kupiti
🇮🇸 of kaupa of mikið
🇰🇿 артық сатып алу
🇬🇪 გადასახლებულობა
🇦🇿 həddindən artıq almaq
🇲🇽 comprar en exceso
Etymology
The term 'overbuy' is a combination of the prefix 'over-' which denotes excess or superiority, and the word 'buy', which originates from the Old English 'bycgan', meaning 'to purchase'. The use of the prefix emphasizes that the level of buying is greater than what is considered reasonable or necessary. This word became more prevalent in the context of consumerism in the late 20th century as purchasing behaviors changed with the rise of advertising and marketing strategies designed to entice consumers to buy more than they intend. Overbuying is often linked with impulse shopping and the habit of purchasing items in bulk without adequate planning, reflecting broader economic behaviors influenced by factors such as sales promotions and perceived scarcity.