Definition of profiteering Profiteering
/pɹɑˌfʌtɪˈɹɪŋ/ - [prafutiring] -
We found 5 definitions of profiteering from 2 different sources.
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What does profiteering mean?
Wiktionary 
- profiteering (Noun)
The act of making an unreasonable profit not justified by the corresponding assumption of risk, or by doing so unethically. - profiteering (Verb)
Present participle of profiteer.
Part of speech
🔤- profiteering, verb, gerund of profiteer (infinitive).
- profiteering, noun, singular of profiteerings.
WordNet
NounPlural: profiteers |
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| profiteer - someone who makes excessive profit (especially on goods in short supply) | ||
| capitalist a person who invests capital in a business (especially a large business) | ||
Verb |
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| profiteer - make an unreasonable profit, as on the sale of difficult to obtain goods | ||
| benefit, profit, gain be beneficial for; "This will do you good" | ||
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Wiktionary
- profiteer (Noun)
One who makes an unreasonable profit not justified by cost or risk. - profiteer (Verb)
To make an unreasonable profit not justified by cost or risk.
Part of speech
🔤- profiteer, verb, present, 1st person singular of profiteer (infinitive).
- profiteer, verb (infinitive).
- profiteer, noun, singular of profiteers.
