higgle

American  

[hig-uhl] / ˈhɪg əl /

verb (used without object)

higgled, higgling

1. to bargain, especially in a petty way; haggle.

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higgle British  

/ ˈhɪɡəl /

verb

1. a less common word for haggle

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Other Word Forms

• higgler noun

Etymology

Origin of higgle

First recorded in 1625–35; apparently variant of haggle

Example Sentences

So, next day, Charles set to work to higgle with the curate.

From An African Millionaire Episodes in the Life of the Illustrious Colonel Clay by Allen, Grant

This will be peculiarly necessary, lest they sham, and higgle about letting me away.'

From The Life of Friedrich Schiller Comprehending an Examination of His Works by Carlyle, Thomas

Your doctor has n't even the cabman's privilege to higgle for a trifle more.

From The Dodd Family Abroad, Vol. I by Lever, Charles James

Women, with half a dozen hungry mouths around them, don't stand long to higgle about a few cents in a garment, when there are so many willing to step in and take their places.

From Lizzy Glenn or, The Trials of a Seamstress by Arthur, T. S. (Timothy Shay)

I doubt whether any man makes such compacts with you," replied Linton; "but why higgle this way?

From Roland Cashel Volume I (of II) by Lever, Charles James