Meaning Of The Word Gazump

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What's The Definition Of Gazump?

gazump
If you are gazumped by someone, they agree to sell their house to you, but then sell it to someone else who offers to pay a higher price.

gazump in American English
noun: an act of gazumping
transitive verb: to cheat (a house buyer) by raising the price, at the time a contract is to be signed, over the amount originally agreed upon

gazump in British English
noun: the act or an instance of gazumping
verb: to raise the price of something, esp a house, after agreeing a price verbally with (an intending buyer)

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