trade down
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To lose value on the stock exchange.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To sell something and replace it with something cheaper.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To exchange a higher selection in a player draft for a lower one.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “trade down” mean?
To lose value on the stock exchange.
Is “trade down” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.