How Do You Spell LOWBALL?

Pronunciation: [lˈə͡ʊbɔːl] (IPA)

The word "lowball" is spelled phonetically as /ˈloʊˌbɔl/. The first syllable "low" sounds like "l-oh" and the second syllable "ball" sounds like "b-awl". In English, "lowball" is a verb meaning to deliberately give a low estimate or offer. It can also be used as an adjective to describe something that is priced or valued lower than expected. This word is commonly used in negotiations or in a casino game of poker. The spelling of "lowball" is unique and not easily guessable due to its origins in American slang.

LOWBALL Meaning and Definition

1. Lowball (verb):

   1. To underestimate or intentionally denote a price, value, estimate, or offer that is significantly lower than what is fair, customary, or typically expected. By doing so, it aims to obtain an economic advantage, secure a better deal, or get the upper hand in negotiations.

   2. To make a deliberately low offer or a price that is incongruously low in comparison to the actual worth or quality of something. This tactic can be employed in various contexts, such as the buying or selling of goods, services, properties, or during contractual agreements.

   Lowball (adjective):

   1. Describing an offer, proposal, or price that is unusually and significantly below what is considered reasonable, typical, or expected. Such lowball offers may be made with the intention to bargain, haggle, or negotiate a more favorable deal for the person making the offer.

   2. Characterizing a person who habitually or commonly employs the strategy of underestimating the value or cost of something, often to their own advantage. This tactic may be seen as opportunistic or cunning, particularly in situations where negotiation or financial matters are involved.

   In essence, the term "lowball" refers to the act of purposely undervaluing or underestimating something or someone in order to gain an advantage, secure a favorable deal, or achieve a more advantageous position in negotiations or transactions. It often involves offering a significantly lower price or estimate than what is considered reasonable or customary.

Common Misspellings for LOWBALL

• blowball
• kowball
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• lowbel
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• Loiall
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• Tobball
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• laowbale

Etymology of LOWBALL

The word "lowball" originated in the United States in the mid-20th century. It combines the words "low" and "ball" to create a metaphorical expression.

The term "low" refers to something that is cheap, inferior, or of lesser value. It has been used in English since the 15th century, derived from the Old Norse word "lagr" meaning "low" or "short".

The word "ball" has multiple meanings, one of which is a round object used in various sports or games. In this context, it signifies an offer or a bid during a negotiation.

Therefore, when combined, "lowball" denotes the action of making an intentionally low offer or bid in a negotiation. It implies trying to convince the other party to accept terms that are financially advantageous to the person making the offer but disadvantageous to the recipient.

Similar spelling words for LOWBALL

• lobelia,
• loll,
• Lovella,
• ball,
• Lovallo,
• liable,
• Loveall,
• lobule,
• globally,
• lovable,
• global,
• label,
• lobel.

Plural form of LOWBALL is LOWBALLS

Conjugate verb Lowball

CONDITIONAL

I would lowball

you would lowball

he/she/it would lowball

we would lowball

they would lowball

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be lowballing

you would be lowballing

he/she/it would be lowballing

we would be lowballing

they would be lowballing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have lowball

you would have lowball

he/she/it would have lowball

we would have lowball

they would have lowball

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been lowballing

you would have been lowballing

he/she/it would have been lowballing

we would have been lowballing

they would have been lowballing

FUTURE

I will lowball

you will lowball

he/she/it will lowball

we will lowball

they will lowball

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be lowballing

you will be lowballing

he/she/it will be lowballing

we will be lowballing

they will be lowballing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have lowballed

you will have lowballed

he/she/it will have lowballed

we will have lowballed

they will have lowballed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been lowballing

you will have been lowballing

he/she/it will have been lowballing

we will have been lowballing

they will have been lowballing

IMPERATIVE

you lowball

we let´s lowball

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to lowball

PAST

I lowballed

you lowballed

he/she/it lowballed

we lowballed

they lowballed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was lowballing

you were lowballing

he/she/it was lowballing

we were lowballing

they were lowballing

PAST PARTICIPLE

lowballed

PAST PERFECT

I had lowballed

you had lowballed

he/she/it had lowballed

we had lowballed

they had lowballed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been lowballing

you had been lowballing

he/she/it had been lowballing

we had been lowballing

they had been lowballing

PRESENT

I lowball

you lowball

he/she/it lowballs

we lowball

they lowball

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am lowballing

you are lowballing

he/she/it is lowballing

we are lowballing

they are lowballing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

lowballing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have lowballed

you have lowballed

he/she/it has lowballed

we have lowballed

they have lowballed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been lowballing

you have been lowballing

he/she/it has been lowballing

we have been lowballing

they have been lowballing