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panic buying

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Definition of panic buying

noun

[mass noun]
  • the action of buying large quantities of a particular product or commodity due to sudden fears of a forthcoming shortage or price rise:panic buying is leading to 15-30 minute queues at almost all petrol stations over here

Derivatives

panic-buy

verb

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Definition of panic buying in the US English dictionary