haggler

Thân thiện

A haggler negotiates with a street vendor over the price of a colorful rug.

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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an intense bargainer