First Known Use: 13th century
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1huckster
noun huck·ster \ˈhək-stər\
: someone who sells or advertises something in an aggressive, dishonest, or annoying way
Full Definition of HUCKSTER
2
: one who produces promotional material for commercial clients especially for radio or television
— huck·ster·ism \-stə-ˌri-zəm\ noun
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Origin of HUCKSTER
Middle English hukster, from Middle Dutch hokester, from hoeken to peddle
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2huckster
verb
huck·steredhuck·ster·ing \-st(ə-)riŋ\
Definition of HUCKSTER
intransitive verb
: haggle
transitive verb
1
: to deal in or bargain over
2
: to promote aggressively
First Known Use of HUCKSTER
1592
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noun huck·ster \ˈhək-stər\
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