haggle — to argue about or discuss the terms of a purchase, especially the price
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to argue about or discuss the terms of a purchase, especially the price
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhæɡəl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother could haggle a $100 item down to $20 and still get free delivery.
- Don't try to haggle at department stores - they'll think you're from another planet.
- Tourists often haggle at flea markets to get authentic local prices.
haggle
VERB[/ˈhæɡəl/]
to argue about or discuss the terms of a purchase, especially the price
Bargaining over vegetable prices at market
Haggle with a giggle, eyebrows wiggle!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Middle English 'haggen', originally meaning 'to cut' or 'to hack'. Over time, the sense evolved metaphorically to describe the act of cutting down prices, ultimately acquiring its modern meaning of haggling or negotiating terms in a transaction.
Breakdown
The word stems from Middle English 'haggen' (to cut, to hack), with the -le suffix added to form the frequentative verb 'haggle', indicating repeated or prolonged cutting action, which transferred semantically to repeated attempts at price reduction.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother could haggle a $100 item down to $20 and still get free delivery.”
“Don't try to haggle at department stores - they'll think you're from another planet.”
“Tourists often haggle at flea markets to get authentic local prices.”
“He spent so long haggling that the store was about to close.”
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