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higgler

/ˈhɪɡlə/

Meanings
  • A person who buys and sells goods, particularly food, in local markets.

    - "The higgler sold fresh fruits and vegetables in the local market."
    - "Every day, the higgler travelled to the market with a basket full of goods to sell."

Synonyms

haggler , wrangler , wrangler
Rhymes
Words rhyming with higgler
jiggle , wiggle , friggle , riggle
Homonyms
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  1. higgle (none) : A nonexistent word.


Homophones
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  1. higgle () :


Variants
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higgle , higgled , higgler , higglers , higgles , higgling
Forms
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{"term"=>"higgler's market", "description"=>"A local market where higglers sell a wide variety of goods."}


Etymology
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Derived from the Yoruba language of West Africa, where 'igbala' or 'igba' means 'market' or 'trade'. Over time, the term 'higgler' emerged in the English language to refer to a person who buys and sells goods in local markets.


Related Concepts
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  1. local markets: Markets that serve local communities, often characterized by the sale of fresh produce, meats, and other household items.


Culture
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The term 'higgler' has cultural significance, particularly in the Caribbean region. The higgler is often associated with local markets, where they sell a wide variety of goods, from fresh produce and meats to clothes, textiles, and other household items. The higgler plays an important role in the local community, providing access to essential goods and services, and helping to preserve traditional market cultures and practices.

How to Memorize "higgler"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a bustling local market where higglers sell a variety of goods. Visualize the vibrant colors and textures of the fruits, vegetables, and textiles, as well as the friendly faces of the higglers as they call out to potential customers.

  2. associate

    - Associate the term 'higgler' with the image of a local market and the friendly faces of the vendors selling a variety of goods.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Higgle Helps Hungry Humans' to remember the definition of a 'higgler'.


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