BAIT-AND-SWITCH


Meaning of BAIT-AND-SWITCH in English

/bayt"n swich"/ , adj.

1. denoting a deceptive method of selling, by which customers, attracted to a store by sale items, are told either that the advertised bargain item is out of stock or is inferior to a higher-priced item that is available.

n.

2. an act or instance of such practice.

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .