Pronunciation: /ˈhæɡəl/
noun a period of intense bargaining or wrangling over the price of something
A1 I don't like to haggle when shopping.
A2 The tourists enjoyed haggling with the street vendors for souvenirs.
B1 Haggling over the price of the car took longer than expected.
B2 The antique dealer was skilled at haggling to get the best price for rare items.
C1 Negotiating and haggling are essential skills in the business world.
C2 The diplomat was able to haggle successfully to reach a compromise during the peace talks.
verb to dispute or bargain persistently, especially over the cost of something
A1 I haggle with street vendors to get a lower price.
A2 She haggled with the salesman over the price of the car.
B1 The customer tried to haggle with the store manager for a discount.
B2 After much haggling, they finally agreed on a price for the house.
C1 The skilled negotiator was able to haggle the price down even further.
C2 In business deals, it's common practice to haggle over terms and conditions.
formal The customer tried to haggle with the vendor over the price of the antique vase.
informal I always try to haggle at the flea market to get a better deal.
slang Let's see if we can haggle the price down on this used car.
figurative Sometimes you have to haggle with yourself to make a decision.
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