When a company, person, or similar does the bait-and-switch. When you are expecting one thing, but get something completely different. Another word for getting shanked.
A common situation where this can be used is when you really want a new video game console, but the only people who have them are scalpers who charge 150%+ over retail. "You’ll get Gamestopped if you buy from those people.”
by Gamestopped Gamer May 30, 2022

When a corrupt company or organization is bankrupted by a group of motived individuals with a common interest.
by not_a_kitty September 7, 2022

by Aguguguboi September 27, 2022

by Spitfire XV January 29, 2021

When your investment firm begins losing their 'soccer game' to the autistic school team,
So you cry, throw a tantrum and demand the referee penalize and red card the other team for playing by the rules you created.
So you cry, throw a tantrum and demand the referee penalize and red card the other team for playing by the rules you created.
Melvin began gamestopping when the crippled kid scored a goal against him last week.
Wheelchair Timmy was sent off for playing by the rules :(
Wheelchair Timmy was sent off for playing by the rules :(
by NPCfreedom January 28, 2021

When an item is clearly used but is being sold as "New" because it was taped shut after being opened.
by BudDude February 16, 2022

Person 1: Look at this, man! Our fave anime site is being short sold by some Corporate assholes!
Person 2: Time for Gamestopping! Buy up as much stock as you can so they will bleed!
Person 2: Time for Gamestopping! Buy up as much stock as you can so they will bleed!
by CryHavoc January 30, 2021
