haggle

hag-gle · verb

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Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To dispute or bargain persistently, especially over the cost of something.

  2. 2.

    To argue or wrangle, typically in a petty way.

Related words

Antonyms: accept, agree
See also: bargain, barter, negotiate
Synonyms: bargain, barter, negotiate

Etymology

From Old Norse hoggva "to hew, cut," related to the notion of cutting a price down. The frequentative form entered English in the 16th century.