haggle
word
Definition
To argue or negotiate, especially about the price of something, trying to get a better deal. It's often used when buying or selling in markets.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal; common with street vendors or open markets. Rarely used for big stores or non-price topics. Typical collocations: 'haggle over the price', 'haggle with the seller'. Implication is back-and-forth negotiation.
Spanish: regatearPortuguese (BR): pechincharPortuguese (PT): regatearChinese (Simplified): 讨价还价Chinese (Traditional): 討價還價Hindi: मोलभाव करनाArabic: يفاوض على السعر
Example Sentences
It's common to haggle in markets.
basic
She tried to haggle with the vendor.
basic
You can haggle over the price of souvenirs.
basic
Don't be afraid to haggle a bit; it's expected here.
natural
He loves to haggle every time he shops, just for fun.
natural
We spent half an hour haggling over antiques at the fair.
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