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lowball

low·ball

uncommon

verb

1.

make a deliberately low estimate

  • “The construction company wanted the contract badly and lowballed”

Origin

American railroad term that described one of two positions of the ball of a ball signal. Compare highball.

Phrases

  • lowball glass

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