teaser parking

teaser parking
 n.— «I’ve heard the term “teaser parking” used—insufficient parking in front of a store that people think they will be able to get when they set out on a trip, but they’re willing to drive to the more inconvenient parking in back or down the block if necessary when they get there.» —“Urban corridors initiative” by Tory Gattis Houston Strategies (Texas) Apr. 15, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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