Huckster: meaning, definitions and examples
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huckster
[ ˈhʌkstər ]
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
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.
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
Word origin
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.