higgling

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of haggling or negotiating a price for goods or services.

  - "I spent hours higgling with the market vendor over the price of the rug."
  - "The merchant was not willing to higgle on the price of the precious gemstone."

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Synonyms

chaffer , haggle , huckster , wrangle

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with higgling
jiggling , wiggling , giggling , pingling

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Variants

List of all variants of higgling that leads to same result
higgle , higgled , higgler , higglers , higgles , higgling

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Etymology

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Originally derived from the Old English word 'higglian' which means 'to shake, jostle, or quarrel'. It later evolved to mean 'to haggle or negotiate'.

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Trivia

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1. In some cultures, it is considered impolite to start bargaining at the asking price.

2. Higgling can be a fun and exciting experience for tourists visiting foreign markets.

3. Higgling can lead to unexpected discoveries and unique finds.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bartering: Another form of exchange where goods or services are traded directly for other goods or services without the use of money.

2. Negotiation: A process of communication between two or more parties to reach a mutually beneficial agreement.

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Culture

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Higgling is a common practice in many cultures, particularly in Middle Eastern, African, and Asian markets. It is often seen as a sign of a good bargain and a way to build rapport between buyers and sellers.

How to Memorize "higgling"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a bustling marketplace with vendors calling out prices and buyers negotiating.
   - Imagine yourself in the role of a buyer, trying to get the best possible price for an item.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'higgling' with the image of a successful bargain.
   - Think of the word 'haggle' and its meaning of negotiating price.

3. mnemonics
   

   - H - Hustle and Bargain, I - It's a Give and Take, G - Get what you Gain, L - Leave with a Smile

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