haggle
3 synonyms for haggle, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To negotiate persistently over a price or deal.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use haggle
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
haggle over the price
haggle with a seller
Etymology
From the 1570s, originally meaning "to cut unevenly," a frequentative of Middle English haggen ("to chop"); the sense shifted to "argue over price" by around 1600.
Full origin of haggle →Frequently asked questions
What does “haggle” mean?
The word “haggle” means to negotiate persistently over a price or deal. In plain terms, to bargain back and forth to get a better price.
How do you pronounce “haggle”?
“Haggle” is pronounced HA-guhl (/ˈhæɡəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “haggle” in a sentence?
Here is “haggle” used in a sentence: “They haggled over the price of the rug for nearly twenty minutes.”
What part of speech is “haggle”?
“Haggle” is a verb.
Where does the word “haggle” come from?
The word “haggle” dates back to around 1600 and comes from Middle English. From the 1570s, originally meaning "to cut unevenly," a frequentative of Middle English haggen ("to chop"); the sense shifted to "argue over price" by around 1600.
