Auction Fever
nounauc·tion fe·verpronounced OK-shən FEE-vər
Last reviewed 16 April 2026
What does the noun Auction Fever mean?
The emotional state during competitive bidding where arousal and excitement cause bidders to pay more than they planned or more than an item is worth.
How the noun Auction Fever is used
I got caught up in auction fever and bid $40,000 over my limit — having an accountability partner there would have stopped me.
Synonyms
bidding frenzy
Related words
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MLA citation: "Auction Fever." How to Property, 16 Apr. 2026, https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/auction-fever. Accessed 30 May 2026.
Chicago citation: How to Property. "Auction Fever." Last modified April 16, 2026. https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/auction-fever.
APA citation: How to Property. (2026, April 16). Auction Fever. https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/auction-fever