ALL meanings of bait-and-switch
bait-and-switch
B b - adjective bait-and-switch 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. 1
- noun bait-and-switch an act or instance of such practice. 1
- adjective bait-and-switch Relating to use of bait and switch (offering one attractive exchange initially, but not honoring the offer) in business, politics, and elsewhere. 0