Overbuying: meaning, definitions and examples
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overbuying
[ ˌoʊvərˈbaɪɪŋ ]
shopping behavior
Overbuying refers to the act of purchasing more items than necessary, often leading to excess stock or waste. This behavior can occur in personal shopping as well as in business contexts, where demand forecasts may lead to overestimation of required inventory.
Synonyms
overindulge, overpurchase, overspend.
Examples of usage
- I tend to overbuy when I see a sale.
- Retailers often have to manage overbuying during peak seasons.
- Overbuying can lead to financial strain if not controlled.
Translations
Translations of the word "overbuying" in other languages:
🇵🇹 compra excessiva
🇮🇳 अत्यधिक खरीदारी
🇩🇪 Überkauf
🇮🇩 pembelian berlebihan
🇺🇦 перекупка
🇵🇱 nadmierny zakup
🇯🇵 買い過ぎ
🇫🇷 surachat
🇪🇸 sobrecompra
🇹🇷 aşırı alım
🇰🇷 과잉 구매
🇸🇦 شراء مفرط
🇨🇿 překoupení
🇸🇰 nákup nadmerne
🇨🇳 过度购买
🇸🇮 prekomerna nakup
🇮🇸 ofurkeyp
🇰🇿 артық сатып алу
🇬🇪 გადაჭარბებული ყიდვა
🇦🇿 artıq alım
🇲🇽 compra excesiva
Etymology
The term 'overbuying' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'over-', indicating excess, and the verb 'buy'. The prefix 'over-' has roots in Old English 'ofer', meaning 'beyond' or 'excessive'. The word 'buy' comes from the Old English 'bycgan', which means 'to purchase' or 'to obtain in exchange for money'. The practice of overbuying has likely existed as long as commerce itself, particularly as consumerism and marketing strategies have evolved over the years. As shopping habits have changed, especially with the rise of online shopping, overbuying has become a common issue, prompting individuals and businesses to reassess their purchasing strategies to avoid waste and manage expenses effectively.