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huckster

huck·ster [ húkstər ]


noun  (plural huck·sters)
Definition:
 
1. aggressive salesperson: an aggressive salesperson or promoter

2. retailer: somebody who sells small articles, especially a street peddler

3. copywriter: a writer of advertising copy, especially for broadcast ( informal )



verb  (past and past participle huck·stered, present participle huck·ster·ing, 3rd person present singular huck·sters)
Definition:
 
1. transitive verb peddle merchandise: to sell or peddle something

2. transitive and intransitive verb sell something aggressively: to use aggressive methods to sell or promote something

[12th century. Origin ?]
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