Definition

A person who sells goods, often in a loud or enthusiastic manner, usually in public places.

Example

The hawker shouted to attract customers to his food stall.

Conversation

Did you see that hawker selling fruit at the market yesterday?

Yeah, I did! He was so enthusiastic about his products.

I wonder how he gets so many people to buy from him.

It's all about his energy; a good hawker knows how to attract customers.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hawker → The word 'hawker' originates from the Middle English 'hawker', which is derived from 'hawk' (from Old English 'hafoc', meaning a bird of prey) combined with the agent suffix '-er' (meaning a person who). A hawker is a person who sells goods, often by calling out or 'hawking' them, similar to how a hawk might call out while hunting.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person 'calling out' ('hawking') to sell their goods, just like a hawk might call out while hunting. This helps you remember that a hawker is someone who sells things.

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