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huckster

/hʌkstər/ noun · British & US
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What does huckster mean?

noun

A person who sells goods or services in a loud and insistent manner, often in a way that is considered annoying or untrustworthy. A person who is skilled at persuading others to buy something.

Example

"The huckster on the street corner was shouting about the benefits of his product, but many people were skeptical."

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