trot
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Meaning · English
To bid against (a person) at an auction, so as to raise the price of the goods.
Register: archaic, slang
Examples
A particular friend of mine complained that I had "trotted" him at a sale, but he did not see what was happening on the part of the other bidder.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “trot” mean?
To bid against (a person) at an auction, so as to raise the price of the goods.
Is “trot” formal or informal?
trot is generally archaic, slang.