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hucksters

/ˈhʌkstərz/

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noun

A peddler or hawker, who sells small items, either door-to-door, from a stall or in the street.

Examples :

"The park was filled with hucksters selling everything from balloons and toys to hot dogs and cold drinks. "

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noun

Somebody who sells things in an aggressive or showy manner.

Examples :

"The used car lot was full of hucksters, each trying to pressure customers into buying overpriced vehicles. "

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noun

One who deceptively sells fraudulent products.

Examples :

"The state fair was full of hucksters trying to sell useless gadgets that broke after one use. "

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noun

Somebody who writes advertisements for radio or television.

Examples :

"In the early days of television, hucksters wrote catchy jingles to sell everything from toothpaste to cars during commercial breaks. "

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noun

A mean, deceptive person.

Examples :

"The used car lot was full of hucksters trying to sell unreliable vehicles at inflated prices. "

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verb

To haggle, to wrangle, or to bargain.

Examples :

"The farmers huckstered over the price of tomatoes at the market, each trying to get the best deal. "

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verb

To sell or offer goods from place to place, to peddle.

Examples :

"During the summer, my cousin and his friends would huckster lemonade and cookies in our neighborhood to earn money for a new video game. "

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verb

To promote or sell goods in an aggressive, showy manner.

Examples :

"During the town festival, vendors huckstered their wares, shouting loudly and demonstrating their products to attract customers. "

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