Hawker

usgb/ˈhɔːkər/
noun

A person who sells goods in the street, often by shouting.

The hawker was loudly advertising his fresh produce in the market.
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Often appears as...

  • street hawker
  • market hawker
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Informal Term

Hawker is a casual term often used in everyday speech rather than in formal writing.

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City sidewalks are filled with hawkers during the festival.
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Vocal Selling

Hawkers are known for being vocal and sometimes loud to grab people's attention.

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The hawker's cries about his hot pies drew a crowd.
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Public Spaces

Hawkers typically sell in outdoor public spaces like streets or markets.

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I bought these cool sunglasses from a street hawker.
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