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bottom–fishing

noun bot·tom–fish·ing \-ˌfi-shiŋ\

Definition of BOTTOM-FISHING

:  the practice of making purchases (as of stocks) when prices appear to be at their lowest point
bot·tom–fish·er \-shər\ noun
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First Known Use of BOTTOM-FISHING

1975

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