hawker — A person who sells goods, especially food, by calling out to people in the street or going from place to place
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A person who sells goods, especially food, by calling out to people in the street or going from place to place
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhɔːkər/
Korean meaning: 길거리나 돌아다니며 물건(특히 음식)을 파는 행상인
Korean pronunciation: **호**커
Example Sentences
- The hawker's famous noodles attracted a long queue of hungry customers.
- My grandmother was a hawker who sold the best dumplings in town.
- The hawker accidentally mixed up orders and gave spicy soup to a customer who ordered mild tea.
hawker
NOUN//ˈhɔːkər//
A person who sells goods, especially food, by calling out to people in the street or going from place to place
A person who sells goods, especially food, by calling out to people in the street or going from place to place
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The hawker calls out to every talker and walker!
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Origin
중세 영어 'haukere'에서 유래되었으며, 독일어 'höker'(소매상인)와 관련이 있습니다. 원래는 매를 기르는 사람을 뜻했지만, 나중에 물건을 파는 사람으로 의미가 확장되었습니다.
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“The hawker's famous noodles attracted a long queue of hungry customers.”
“My grandmother was a hawker who sold the best dumplings in town.”
“The hawker accidentally mixed up orders and gave spicy soup to a customer who ordered mild tea.”
“Singapore's hawker centers are famous for their diverse and affordable cuisine.”
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