Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hawking
verb
/ˈhɔː.kɪŋ/
Definition
The act of selling goods or services in an open and informal way, often in public places.
Examples
- He was hawking newspapers on the street corner.
- The chef began hawking his delicious food at the festival.
- During the fair, there were many vendors hawking their handmade crafts.
Meaning
To hawk means to promote or sell something vigorously, sometimes used in reference to the way street vendors market their products.
Synonyms
- Selling
- Peddling
- Vending
- Marketing
