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/
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 loud hawker shouts prices and waves mangoes at every passerby in the market.
The hawker calls out to every talker and walker!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Middle English 'haukere', related to German 'höker' (retailer). Originally denoted a person who kept or trained hawks for falconry, but the meaning later extended to describe a person who sells goods or peddles wares.
Breakdown
hawk (the bird, or the act of selling/peddling) + -er (one who does; agent noun), forming 'one who hawks or peddles goods'.
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📝Examples
“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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