Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bid-up

noun
/ˈbɪd ʌp/
Definition
An increase in the price of an item at an auction due to competitive bidding among buyers.
Examples
  • At the auction, there was a thrilling bid-up for the rare painting.
  • The bid-up continued until the price exceeded all expectations.
Meaning
Bid-up refers to the practice where potential buyers compete against each other, raising the price of an item through their bids.
Synonyms
  • Price increase
  • Auction bidding