The purchase of the same number of shares, bonds, etc. which have been sold short. (See Short Selling)-

The sale of shares, etc., which are not owned by the seller but borrowed from a broker, on the understanding that they must be bought back, hopefully at a lower than what they were sold for in order to make a profit, and returned to the broker.

Give too little change in a cash transaction, and metaphorically meaning to treat someone unfairly or dishonestly, deprive someone of something, or cheat, usually from a position of control or dominance.

In the travel industry, the time between high and low season.

SBS. Ailments, such as headaches, fatigue, nose and throat irritations, etc., experienced by workers or residents in certain buildings, often believed to be caused by poor ventilation, air conditioning, heating, cleaning chemicals, or the materials from which the building has been made.

To buy something which has not been available for inspection before the purchase.

Also called Unsecured Loan or Character Loan. A loan which is not backed by any security, and which only requires the borrowers signature.

An area in Manhattan, New York, which is known for its Internet and multi-media companies.

An area south of San Francisco, California, which is noted for its computer and high-technology industries.

A simple extremely effective solution to a very challenging and serious problem. A metaphor alluding to the mythical method of killing a werewolf or similar monster. See also Magic Bullet, which basically means the same.