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Haggling: meaning, definitions and examples

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haggling

 

[ ˈhæɡəlɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

in market

Negotiate the price of an item with the seller, usually in a back-and-forth manner until an agreed price is reached.

Synonyms

bargain, haggle, huckster, negotiate

Examples of usage

  • Tom spent hours haggling with the street vendor over the price of the antique vase.
  • After much haggling, they finally settled on a price for the car.
Context #2 | Noun

in business

The act of negotiating the price of goods or services, often in a contentious or prolonged manner.

Synonyms

bargaining, huckstering, negotiation

Examples of usage

  • The haggling between the two companies lasted for weeks before they reached a deal.
  • After some haggling, we managed to get a discount on the bulk order.

Translations

Translations of the word "haggling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pechinchar

🇮🇳 मोलभाव करना (molbhav karna)

🇩🇪 feilschen

🇮🇩 tawar-menawar

🇺🇦 торгуватися

🇵🇱 targować się

🇯🇵 交渉する (こうしょうする, kōshō suru)

🇫🇷 marchander

🇪🇸 regatear

🇹🇷 pazarlık yapmak

🇰🇷 흥정하다 (heungjeonghada)

🇸🇦 المساومة (almusawama)

🇨🇿 smlouvat

🇸🇰 zjednávať

🇨🇳 讨价还价 (tǎojià huánjià)

🇸🇮 pogajati se

🇮🇸 prútta

🇰🇿 саудаласу (saudalasý)

🇬🇪 ვაჭრობა (vachroba)

🇦🇿 danışıq aparmaq

🇲🇽 regatear

Etymology

The word 'haggle' originated in the mid-16th century and is of uncertain origin. It may be related to the Middle Dutch word 'hagelen' meaning 'to chop.' Over time, it evolved to mean 'to argue or bargain in a petty manner.' The act of haggling has been a common practice in markets and business dealings throughout history, allowing individuals to negotiate prices and reach mutually beneficial agreements.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,153, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.