Definition

Referring to a situation or condition where a purchase is not made or where someone does not engage in buying something.

Example

The nonbuying behavior of consumers during the sale surprised the retailers.

Conversation

I noticed that many stores are having sales, but I'm still nonbuying this month.

That's probably a smart choice, especially with the holidays coming up.

Yeah, I want to save up instead of being nonbuying later on.

Exactly! It's all about planning ahead.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonbuying → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "buying" (from the verb "buy", which comes from Old English "bycgan", meaning to purchase). The word "nonbuying" refers to the act of not purchasing something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') when you consider the action of 'buying' — this helps you remember that 'nonbuying' means not engaging in the act of purchasing.

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