Hawked: meaning, definitions and examples

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hawked

 

[ hษ”kt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

selling goods

To hawk means to sell goods aggressively in public spaces. This often involves calling out to passersby to attract their attention. It can also imply a certain level of persistence in trying to sell something. The term originated from the practice of street vendors who would shout out their wares to entice customers.

Synonyms

market, peddle, sell, vend

Examples of usage

  • He hawked newspapers on the corner.
  • They hawked handmade crafts at the market.
  • She hawked her homemade cookies at the fair.
Context #2 | Verb

promoting aggressively

In a broader sense, to hawk can also refer to promoting or advocating for something in a forceful manner. This can apply to ideas, services, or products where the seller tries to engage potential customers by being very vocal and proactive.

Synonyms

advertise, promote, push, tout

Examples of usage

  • The politicians hawked their policies during the campaign.
  • They hawked the new software at the tech conference.
  • She hawked her book on social media.

Translations

Translations of the word "hawked" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gritado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‡เคšเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช angeboten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dijual

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพะดะฐะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sprzedawany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฃฒใ‚‰ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vendu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vendido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท satฤฑlan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒ”๋ฆฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุจุงุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prodรกno

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ predanรฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅซๅ–็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prodano

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ selt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐั‚ั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒงแƒ˜แƒ“แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ satฤฑlan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vendido

Etymology

The word 'hawk' has its origins in the Old English 'hafoc', which referred to a bird of prey like a hawk. The verb form โ€˜to hawkโ€™ as in to sell is believed to have developed from the association of hawking goods in a manner similar to how hawks hunt for prey. Over time, this word evolved to encompass both the act of selling physical items in public spaces as well as aggressively promoting services or ideas. The usage of 'hawk' in a commercial context can be traced back to the late 19th century in America, where street vendors would hawk their goods by loudly advertising them, very much like a hawk calling out to its target. This duality of meaning highlights a blend of nature and commerce in language, showcasing how linguistic evolution is intertwined with socio-economic activities.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,673 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.