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haggle

|hag-gle|

B2

/ˈhæɡəl/

persistent negotiation

Etymology
Etymology Information

'haggle' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'haggen,' where 'haggen' meant 'to chop or hack.'

Historical Evolution

'haggen' transformed into the modern English word 'haggle' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to chop or hack,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to argue over price.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to argue persistently over the cost of something.

They spent hours haggling over the price of the car.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45