higgle
to bargain, especially in a petty way; haggle.
Origin of higgle
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How to use higgle in a sentence
I again refused, and we stood higgling, until we agreed that I should pay him six, and one by way of a dress for himself.
The Adventures of Hajji Baba of Ispahan | James MorierNow, without any higgling and haggling about it, what I want is to sell, and thats my price.
Recollections of a Policeman | William Russell (aka Thomas Waters)Reardon had neither time nor spirit to test the possibilities of the market; he was ashamed to betray his need by higgling.
New Grub Street | George GissingThen the gipsy began higgling and haggling, but the man would not give way.
Cossack Fairy Tales and Folk Tales | AnonymousNo, I've not actually seen it, but it was the general opinion among us soldiers that you were higgling with the Imperialists.
Eyes Like the Sea | Mr Jkai
British Dictionary definitions for higgle
/ (ˈhɪɡəl) /
a less common word for haggle
Derived forms of higgle
- higgler, noun
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