How Do You Spell HIGGLE?

Pronunciation: [hˈɪɡə͡l] (IPA)

The word "higgle" is spelled with a double "g" and a single "l." The IPA phonetic transcription would be /ˈhɪɡəl/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "i" sound, followed by a hard "g." The second syllable has a short "u" sound followed by the letter "l." The meaning of this rare word is to haggle or bargain over the price of something. It can also mean to argue or dispute over minor issues.

HIGGLE Meaning and Definition

  1. Higgle is a verb that means to negotiate or bargain over the price or terms of a transaction in a business or financial context. It often involves a back-and-forth process of offering and counter-offering until a mutually acceptable agreement is reached.

    When individuals or parties higgle, they engage in a form of strategic discussion aimed at achieving a desired outcome. This can include attempts to secure more favorable terms or to lower the price of a product or service. Higgling typically entails a certain level of assertiveness from both sides, as each party tries to maximize their own gain while minimizing losses. It is often seen in marketplaces, trade negotiations, and business transactions.

    Higgling involves the art of persuasion and compromise as both parties try to convince the other of the value or benefits they bring to the deal. This exchange may involve arguments, counterarguments, and the presentation of evidence to support their position. Higgling requires good communication skills, patience, and an understanding of market dynamics.

    In summary, higgle refers to the process of engaging in negotiations or bargaining over terms or prices in a business or financial context. It is a strategic endeavor that requires effective communication and persuasive skills to reach a mutually beneficial agreement.

  2. To carry about provisions for sale; to be difficult in making a bargain.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for HIGGLE

  • jiggle
  • uiggle
  • hjggle
  • hkggle
  • h9ggle
  • h8ggle
  • hifgle
  • hivgle
  • hibgle
  • hihgle
  • hiygle
  • hitgle
  • higfle
  • higvle
  • higble
  • higyle
  • higtle
  • higgke

Etymology of HIGGLE

The word "higgle" is believed to have originated from the Middle English term "higlen", which can be traced back to the Old Norse word "hikul", meaning "to haggle" or "to bargain". These origins likely contributed to the development of the word "higgle", which carries a similar meaning. Over time, "higgle" has become synonymous with haggling, negotiating, or bartering.

Similar spelling words for HIGGLE

Conjugate verb Higgle

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have higgled
you would have higgled
he/she/it would have higgled
we would have higgled
they would have higgled
I would have higgle
you would have higgle
he/she/it would have higgle
we would have higgle
they would have higgle

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been higgling
you would have been higgling
he/she/it would have been higgling
we would have been higgling
they would have been higgling

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would higgle
you would higgle
he/she/it would higgle
we would higgle
they would higgle

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be higgling
you would be higgling
he/she/it would be higgling
we would be higgling
they would be higgling

FUTURE

I will higgle
you will higgle
he/she/it will higgle
we will higgle
they will higgle

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be higgling
you will be higgling
he/she/it will be higgling
we will be higgling
they will be higgling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have higgled
you will have higgled
he/she/it will have higgled
we will have higgled
they will have higgled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been higgling
you will have been higgling
he/she/it will have been higgling
we will have been higgling
they will have been higgling

IMPERATIVE

you higgle
we let´s higgle

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to higgle

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was higgling
you were higgling
he/she/it was higgling
we were higgling
they were higgling

PAST PARTICIPLE

higgled

PAST PERFECT

I had higgled
you had higgled
he/she/it had higgled
we had higgled
they had higgled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been higgling
you had been higgling
he/she/it had been higgling
we had been higgling
they had been higgling

PRESENT

I higgle
you higgle
he/she/it higgles
we higgle
they higgle

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am higgling
you are higgling
he/she/it is higgling
we are higgling
they are higgling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

higgling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have higgled
you have higgled
he/she/it has higgled
we have higgled
they have higgled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been higgling
you have been higgling
he/she/it has been higgling
we have been higgling
they have been higgling

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it higgle

SIMPLE PAST

I higgled
you higgled
he/she/it higgled
we higgled
they higgled

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