NYT Dictionary

LOWBALL

/ˈloʊ.ˌbɔl/
AdjectiveNounVerbLOW-balllow-ball · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024

Meaning

Significantly below the actual cost or value.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

American railroad term that described one of two positions of the ball of a ball signal. Compare highball.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

underestimate

Antonyms

highball

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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