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panic buying

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The buying of commodities or other assets earlier than normal, or in quantities greater than normal, because of rumours of coming shortages or price rises.

uncountable, usually

Equivalents

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Suomihamstraus

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

panic disorder panic door panic party panic rev panic room panic seller

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