overbuy

American  

[oh-ver-bahy] / ˌoʊ vərˈbaɪ /

verb (used with object)

overbought, overbuying

1. to purchase in excessive quantities.

2. Finance.  to buy on margin in excess of one's ability to provide added security in an emergency, as in a falling market.

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verb (used without object)

overbought, overbuying

1. to buy regardless of one's needs or financial means.

Etymology

Origin of overbuy

First recorded in 1400–50, overbuy is from the late Middle English word overbiggen. See over-, buy

Example Sentences

The two things I overbuy the most are vintage jackets and notebooks.

From Los Angeles Times

Researchers have a few specific theories that could help explain pieces of the problem; for example, when shoppers buy food in bulk to save money they might overbuy, and when they switch to cheaper brands they might not like what they buy.

From Slate

Having better and fewer choices makes it easier to get dressed, and being able to see what you already own means you’re less likely to overbuy.

From Seattle Times

“Before, I would overbuy; I realized I don’t need all of that,” said Ms. Park, who works as a part-time aesthetician and content creator.

From New York Times

I’m a fool for good anchovies, which I tend to overbuy.

From Washington Post