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noun

buying

BEYE-ihng
noun
1
The act of purchasing something.
"Impulse buying is her biggest weakness at the mall."

How to Use Buying

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In plain EnglishThe action of making a purchase.

Common pairings
impulse buying buying power panic buying

Word Forms

buyings plural

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