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    Haggle

    /ˈhæɡ.əl/

    Meaning & Definition

    verb
    To negotiate the terms of a purchase, especially to dispute the price.
    They haggled over the price of the antique vase at the flea market.
    To argue persistently over the details of something.
    The two sides haggled about the terms of the contract for hours.
    To bargain in a persistent manner.
    She always haggles when buying fresh produce at the farmer's market.
    To come to terms through bargaining.
    After haggling back and forth, they finally agreed on a fair price.

    Etymology

    Originates from Middle English 'haglen', meaning to 'chop or cut off' in a metaphorical sense, related to bargaining.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    haggle over price
    To negotiate the cost of an item.
    haggle down
    To reduce the price of something by negotiation.
    make a deal
    To reach an agreement after haggling or negotiation.

    Related Words

    bargain
    To negotiate the price of a purchase.
    negotiation
    Discussion aimed at reaching an agreement.
    price
    The amount of money expected for something.

    Slang Meanings

    To get a good deal.
    I really haggled hard and got the price down to half.
    To be overly persistent in negotiations.
    He can be a pain to haggle with; he never backs down.