higgle

[ hig-uhl ]

verb (used without object)

, hig·gled, hig·gling.

1. to bargain, especially in a petty way; haggle.

higgle

/ ˈhɪɡəl /

verb

1. a less common word for haggle

Derived Forms

• ˈhiggler, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of higgle¹

First recorded in 1625–35; apparently variant of haggle

Example Sentences

I hope that every young man who reads this, will start in life with a resolution never to higgle and lie in dealings.

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This will be peculiarly necessary, lest they sham, and higgle about letting me away.'

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Be first in acting.Prig; to chaffer or higgle about a thing.

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Published tariffs were only the starting point for "higgle" and "dicker."

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It is to no purpose to higgle with such people; you are sure to loose by them.

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