donkey bid

noun

A fake bid at an auction, used by the auctioneer to raise the price and thus raise the commission.

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Meanings

noundonkey bid (plural donkey bids)

plural donkey bids

  1. A fake bid at an auction, used by the auctioneer to raise the price and thus raise the commission.
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APA

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“donkey bid.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/donkey%20bid. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “donkey bid,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/donkey%20bid.

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