haggle

verb
UK: /ˈhæɡ.əl/
US: /ˈhæɡ.əl/

  1. To argue about the price of something you want to buy, especially in a market.

    1. I like to haggle when I'm at the flea market for antiques.
    2. Don't haggle too much or the vendor might refuse to sell the item to you.

  2. To negotiate persistently, especially over the terms of a deal or agreement.

    1. They spent hours haggle over the details of the contract.
    2. The union and the company representatives continue to haggle for better working conditions.

Synonyms

bargain negotiate dicker barter
haggle noun

  1. An argument or discussion in which people try to agree about the price of something.

    1. The haggle went on for some time before they agreed.
    2. After a long haggle, he finally bought the car for a lower price.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "haggle" in English means: To argue about the price of something you want to buy, especially in a market., To negotiate persistently, especially over the terms of a deal or agreement..

The phonetic transcription of "haggle" is /ˈhæɡ.əl/ in British English and /ˈhæɡ.əl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "haggle": bargain, negotiate, dicker, barter.

Example usage of "haggle": "I like to haggle when I'm at the flea market for antiques.". More examples on the page.