Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

buying the dip

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.97 in modern English

Syllables: buy-ing the dip
IPA

24

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

2

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

present participle and gerund of buy the dip

noun

Snapping up stocks or bonds when their price drops; especially, while they seem to be temporarily underpriced, as for example after a bout of panic selling.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Buying the dip was one of his keys to long-term success."
"The president’s about-face — and the ensuing rally — has also validated investors’ strategy of “buying the dip” during the market’s sell-offs, hoping to reap big gains when it rises."

Usage

Uncountable

Phrases

buy low, sell high

Frequently Paired Words

buy low, sell high

Antonyms

profit taking

Questions

What does buying the dip mean?: present participle and gerund of buy the dip

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