lowball

[loh-bawl]

lowball Definition

• 1. to deliberately give a very low estimate or offer, usually in order to deceive someone
• 2. to underestimate the value of something

Using lowball: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lowball" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The contractor tried to lowball his estimate to win the job.

• Example

  He lowballed the price of his car to sell it quickly.

• Example

  Don't let them lowball you on the price of your house.

• Example

  She accused him of lowballing her abilities.

lowball Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for lowball

• underestimate
• devalue
• underbid
• underprice
• undervalue

Antonyms for lowball

• overestimate
• overvalue
• overbid
• overprice

Phrases with lowball

• lowball offer

  an offer that is much lower than the expected or reasonable price

  Example

  I received a lowball offer for my antique vase.

• lowball estimate

  an estimate that is much lower than the actual or expected cost

  Example

  The contractor's lowball estimate caused the project to go over budget.

• lowball tactics

  deceptive or unethical methods used to gain an advantage by offering a very low price or estimate

  Example

  The company used lowball tactics to win the contract.

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Summary: lowball in Brief

The verb 'lowball' [loh-bawl] means to deliberately give a very low estimate or offer, usually in order to deceive someone or to underestimate the value of something. It is often used in business negotiations and sales, as in 'The contractor tried to lowball his estimate to win the job.' 'Lowball' can also be used as a noun, as in 'lowball offer,' 'lowball estimate,' and 'lowball tactics.'