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Definitions from the WebWatered StockPart of speech: Noun Definition 1: Shares of a company's stock that have been issued in excess of the company's actual value. Example sentence 1: The CEO was involved in a scandal when it was discovered that he had sold watered stock to unsuspecting investors. Definition 2: Livestock which has been fed an excessive amount of water prior to being weighed in order to increase its apparent weight. Example sentence 2: The farmer's practice of selling watered stock was uncovered during a surprise inspection at the livestock market. Definition 3: In show business, a performer or act that receives an exaggerated praise or applause from an audience. Example sentence 3: The magician's final trick was nothing more than watered stock, receiving a loud ovation due to the clever use of smoke and mirrors. Find related products on Amazon: | ||||
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