Haggle — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈha-gəl/ hag·gle

Meaning & Definition of Haggle

Haggle (verb)

  1. to cut roughly or clumsily, hack
  2. to annoy or exhaust with wrangling
  3. bargain, wrangle

Haggle (noun)

  1. an act of negotiating or arguing over the terms of a purchase, agreement, or contract, an instance of haggling or bargaining

Haggle (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to talk over or dispute the terms of a purchase

    "had to haggle to get his friend to sell his guitar for 20 bucks"

    similar: bargain, chaffer, deal, dicker, horse-trade, negotiate, palter, cut a deal, wheel and deal
    related: argue, bicker, clash, fight, hassle, quarrel, quibble, squabble, wrangle, comparison shop, shop (around), barter, exchange, trade, hawk, peddle, buy, purchase

Haggle (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in horse trade

    similar: horse trade, accommodation, compromise, concession, give-and-take, negotiation, accord, arrangement, bargain, concurrence, consensus, deal, understanding, agreement, settlement, mediation, treaty

Related Entry: Haggle (for) (verb)

Haggle (for) is a different word from Haggle. The synonyms below are for haggle (for), not for haggle.

  1. as in exchange (for), deal (for)

    similar: barter (for), deal (for), dicker (over), exchange (for), negotiate (about), trade (for), finance, pay (for), spring (for), bargain (with), chaffer (with), horse-trade (with), palter (with), acquire, gain, garner, get, obtain, procure, secure, win, bid, offer, buy, cop (slang), pick up, purchase, take, rebuy, repurchase
    opposite: deal (in), market, merchandise, retail, sell, vend

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Haggle

The most common words with a similar meaning to Haggle:

bargain, chaffer, deal, dicker, horse-trade, negotiate, palter, cut a deal, wheel and deal, horse trade, accommodation, compromise, concession, give-and-take, negotiation, accord, arrangement, concurrence, consensus, understanding, agreement, settlement, mediation, treaty

Related Words for Haggle

argue, bicker, clash, fight, hassle, quarrel, quibble, squabble, wrangle, comparison shop, shop (around), barter, exchange, trade, hawk, peddle, buy, purchase

Word Forms of Haggle

Inflections: haggled, haggling

Derived words: haggler (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Haggle

frequentative of hag to hew

First known use: 1589i

Frequently Asked Questions about Haggle

What does "Haggle" mean?

"Haggle" means to cut roughly or clumsily, hack. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to cut roughly or clumsily, hack. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Haggle"?

Other words for "Haggle" include bargain, chaffer, deal, dicker, horse-trade, negotiate, palter and cut a deal. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Haggle" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Haggle"?

There are 42 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Haggle". Common alternatives include bargain, chaffer, deal, dicker, horse-trade, negotiate, palter, cut a deal, wheel and deal and horse trade.

How do you use "Haggle" in a sentence?

Examples of "Haggle" in a sentence: "had to haggle to get his friend to sell his guitar for 20 bucks".

Is "Haggle" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Haggle" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Haggle"?

"Haggle" is pronounced /ˈha-gəl/ and divided into syllables as hag·gle.

What is the origin of the word "Haggle"?

"Haggle" comes from frequentative of hag to hew. First known use: 1589i.

What is another word for "Haggle" meaning "to talk over or dispute the terms of a purchase"?

When "Haggle" (verb) means to talk over or dispute the terms of a purchase, synonyms include bargain, chaffer, deal, dicker, horse-trade and negotiate.