noun
- People who engage in gazumping; sellers who raise the price of a property after agreeing to sell it at a lower price, or buyers who lower their offer after agreeing to a higher price.
Usage: British English; informal; plural form of gazumper
Examples
- The gazumpers withdrew from the deal at the last minute, demanding an extra £20,000.
- Real estate agents warned buyers to be cautious of gazumpers in a competitive market.
- Several gazumpers in the neighborhood caused delays in property transactions.
- The couple fell victim to gazumpers who suddenly increased their asking price.
- Gazumpers can create uncertainty and frustration in the home-buying process.