Huckster: meaning, definitions and examples

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huckster

 

[ ˈhʌkstər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

salesperson

A huckster is a person who sells goods or services in an aggressive or dishonest way, often using exaggerated claims or deceptive tactics.

Synonyms

peddler, salesman, swindler

Examples of usage

  • The huckster at the fair was trying to sell us a product that claimed to cure all ailments.
  • The huckster used high-pressure sales tactics to convince customers to buy unnecessary items.
Context #2 | Noun

disreputable

In a more derogatory sense, a huckster can refer to someone who uses unethical or deceitful methods to sell products or services.

Synonyms

charlatan, con artist, fraudster

Examples of usage

  • The huckster tricked unsuspecting customers into buying counterfeit goods.
  • Don't trust that huckster, he's known for scamming people out of their money.

Translations

Translations of the word "huckster" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mercenário

🇮🇳 धोखेबाज़

🇩🇪 Schieber

🇮🇩 pedagang asongan

🇺🇦 шахрай

🇵🇱 oszust

🇯🇵 行商人

🇫🇷 marchand ambulant

🇪🇸 vendedor ambulante

🇹🇷 seyyar satıcı

🇰🇷 행상인

🇸🇦 بائع متجول

🇨🇿 podomní obchodník

🇸🇰 pouličný predajca

🇨🇳 小贩

🇸🇮 potujoči prodajalec

🇮🇸 sölumaður á götum

🇰🇿 көшедегі саудагер

🇬🇪 მოვაჭრე

🇦🇿 səyyar satıcı

🇲🇽 vendedor ambulante

Etymology

The word 'huckster' originated in the late 16th century and comes from the Middle Dutch word 'hokester', meaning a peddler or hawker of small goods. Over time, the term took on negative connotations due to associations with dishonest or aggressive sales tactics.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,579 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.