greenshoe

English

noun
Definitions
  • (finance) An option that allows underwriters to short short-sell shares in a registered securities offering at the offering price.

Etymology

Compound from English green + English shoe (type of horseshoe).

Origin

English

shoe

Gloss

type of horseshoe

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