haggling

noun (haggling); also the -ing form of haggle

«haggling» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Arguing about the price of something to make it cheaper, especially at a market. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life and travel: haggling is normal in some markets but not in supermarkets. In maths problems: «After haggling, the price dropped from £20 to £15» — find the discount.

Examples

There was a lot of haggling at the market. tree →
After some haggling, he paid less for the rug. tree →
Haggling is common in markets in many countries. tree →
Mum hates haggling. tree →
The two traders were haggling over the price. tree →
Haggling saved us five pounds. tree →

Note

Verb: haggle (drop e: haggling). In maths: saving = first price − final price.

On Mova

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