BusinessAugust 9, 2026
haggling
HAG-uh-ling
Definition
The act of negotiating or arguing over the terms, price, or conditions of a deal or transaction.
Etymology
The word likely originates from the Middle English 'hagelen' or 'haglen,' meaning to hack or cut, suggesting the metaphorical 'hacking away' at an initial price during negotiations.
In the news
The article uses the term to highlight the benefit of a service that allows customers to sell their old cars without the stressful process of negotiating a price with buyers.
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