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n. - An instance of intense argument (as in bargaining) v. - Wrangle (over a price, terms of an agreement, etc.).

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Usage examples (39)
  • Let's not haggle over a few dollars
  • And I saw Sideways and didn't notice the strange pronunciation of "haggle" -- it may be there, but if so it's an accident of the moment.
  • "Clearly, some of our customers feel that we can 'haggle' and secure a much better price than they can."
  • Medvedev said he would not "haggle" on Iran and the missile shield.
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  • This word was used in the 2006 Scripps National Spelling Bee finals.
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