panic buying
noun/ˈpænɪk baɪɪŋ/
/ˈpænɪk baɪɪŋ/
[uncountable]- the act of buying large quantities of everyday items such as food, fuel, etc. because of concerns about them running out or prices rising
- Anxiety over the virus led to panic buying and empty shelves in stores.
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