Haggled

/ˈhæɡəld/ verb

Definition

Past tense of haggle; disputed or negotiated persistently about price or terms.

Etymology

From 'haggle,' which may derive from Middle Low German 'hagelen' or related Scandinavian words. The sense developed from 'to chop or hack' to 'to cut down by negotiation.'

Kelly Says

Haggling is dying in Western culture as fixed prices became standard, but in Middle Eastern bazaars it's still an art form where the price is just a conversation starter.

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