Definitions

1. noun

A person who tries to deceive or cheat others, especially by selling things at unfairly low prices.

“The shop owner was accused of being a catchpenny, trying to make a quick profit by selling damaged goods.”

2. verb

To cheat or deceive someone, especially by selling things at unfairly low prices.

“The salesperson tried to catchpenny the customer by selling them a faulty product at a low price.”