lowball
adjective[before noun]
USinformaluk/ˈləʊbɔːl/usat alevelthat isunfairlylow:
lowball bid/offer/priceTheboardissuedastatementto make itclearthat they would notconsiderany lowballoffers.
lowball
verb[T]
USinformaluk/ˈləʊbɔːl/ustocalculatesomething at apriceorlevelthat isunfairlylow:
Thecampaignaccusedinsurancecompaniesof usingcomputerprogramsdesignedto lowballclaimsandincreasecompanyprofits.