gazumpers

/ɡəˈzʌmpərz/
noun
  1. Plural of gazumper; people who raise the price of a property after already agreeing to sell it.
    • Several gazumpers were fined for breaking their verbal agreements.
    • Gazumpers often take advantage of a fast-moving housing market.
    • The news report warned home buyers to be cautious of gazumpers.
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