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- noun business, finance The
buying ofcommodities or other assets earlier than normal, or in quantities greater than normal, because ofrumours of comingshortages orprice rises .
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gangerh commented on the word panic buying
An insidious media slur, also used by politicians, to describe prudent stocking-up of a desired commodity when a shortage of that commodity is threatening. The implication is that this is somehow wrong and to be avoided. In my opinion.
April 28, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word panic buying
Is this what happens when southerners buy a months's worth of bread and milk before the second flake hits the ground?
April 29, 2008
reesetee commented on the word panic buying
And don't forget eggs. A coworker of mine used to say, "Why is it that everyone suddenly feels the need to make French toast when the weather turns bad?" ;-)
April 29, 2008