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higgle

American

[hig-uhl] / ˈhɪg əl /

verb (used without object)

higgled, higgling

to bargain, especially in a petty way; haggle.

higgle British

/ ˈhɪɡəl /

verb

a less common word for haggle

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Other Word Forms

higgler noun

Etymology

Origin of higgle

First recorded in 1625–35; apparently variant of haggle

Example Sentences

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Your doctor has n't even the cabman's privilege to higgle for a trifle more.

From The Dodd Family Abroad, Vol. I by Lever, Charles James

I doubt whether any man makes such compacts with you," replied Linton; "but why higgle this way?

From Roland Cashel Volume I (of II) by Lever, Charles James

Well, you shall have it, madam: But I cannot higgle; I know you'll say it did not cost above two hundred pieces.

From The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 02 by Scott, Walter, Sir

Shall lovers higgle, heart for heart, Till wooing grows a trading mart Where much for little, and all for part, Make love a cheapening art, Fair Ladye?

From Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 15, No. 90, June, 1875 by Various

She always bought the best of everything, and did not higgle long about the price.

From On the Heights A Novel by Auerbach, Berthold

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