haggler
Definition
Noun: 1. An intense bargainer: A person who negotiates, especially over a price, in a persistent, forceful, or argumentative manner.
Usage
- The word "haggler" specifically describes a person whose characteristic behavior is to haggle. It often carries a connotation of being tough, determined, or even difficult in negotiations.
- It is typically used in contexts involving buying, selling, or trading goods and services, such as markets, bazaars, or business deals.
Examples
- The street vendor admired the haggler for her skill but was relieved when she finally agreed on a price.
- As a seasoned haggler, he never accepted the first price quoted.
- She gained a reputation as a fierce haggler during the contract negotiations.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used figuratively to describe someone who negotiates stubbornly in non-commercial contexts.
- The diplomat was known as a relentless haggler over every clause in the treaty.
Variants and Related Words
- Haggle (verb): To negotiate or argue, especially over the price of something.
- They spent an hour haggling over the cost of the carpet.
- Haggling (noun): The act or process of bargaining intensely.
- After some friendly haggling, they reached a fair agreement.
Synonyms
- Bargainer
- Negotiator
- Dickerer (less common)
Related Idioms/Phrases
- To drive a hard bargain: This idiom describes the action typical of a haggler.
- You can expect him to drive a hard bargain; he's a notorious haggler.
Noun
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an intense bargainer
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