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higgler

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /ˈhɪɡlə/

1

noun

Meaning 1

An itinerant trader, especially one dealing in dairy produce and poultry.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: archaic

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: wrangler

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A person who haggles or negotiates for lower prices.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: haggler, wrangler

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

A seller of any kind of small produce or wares; a huckster.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Jamaica

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From higgle + -er.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: Milch-, Geflügel- und Wildhändler — person who trades in dairy, poultry, and small game animals
  • German: Milch-, Geflügel- und Wildhändlerin — person who trades in dairy, poultry, and small game animals