Word of the Day: Haggle
To haggle is to negotiate on the price or the conditions for a purchase. It’s similar to the words “bargain” or “negotiate.”
- After spending 20 minutes haggling on the price of the car, Tony was able to get it for $1000 less.
- Many people like to haggle when it comes to a large purchase. (The word “haggle” in this sentence is an infinitive.)
- They enjoy haggling. (The word “haggling” in this sentence is a gerund.)
- Are you good at haggling?
- You can’t haggle on the price of food at the grocery store.
- Everyone haggles when it comes to the purchase price of a house.
Essential English Dictionary
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