misbuy

Etymology

From mis- + buy.

misbuy means an erroneous buy; a purchase made in error or by mistake; a purchase made without proper understanding, research, or consideration, often leading to regret. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 100 out of 100.

noun

An erroneous buy; a purchase made in error or by mistake; a purchase made without proper understanding, research, or consideration, often leading to regret.“Forget the misbuys after you have profited by them and lay stress upon the new.”

verb

To buy in error or regretfully.“We are giving special attention to the wants of Canadian misbuying Manitoba wheat and other grains.”