hawking

The word “hawking” has 2 syllables: hawk-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈhɔkɪŋ/


What is synonym and antonym for hawking?

In the thesaurus, “hawking” has 10 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for hawking along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for hawking

  • distributing
  • high-pressuring
  • hustling
  • marketing
  • merchandising
  • merchandizing
  • peddling
  • retailing
  • vending
  • wholesaling

Meanings of hawking

  • verb
    1. To hunt with a hawk.
    2. To make an attack while on the wing; to soar and strike like a hawk.
    3. To sell; to offer for sale by outcry in the street; to carry (merchandise) about from place to place for sale; to peddle.
    4. To cough up something from one's throat.
    5. To try to cough up something from one's throat; to clear the throat loudly.
  • noun
    1. Action of the verb to hawk.

Example Sentences

  • Street vendors were hawking their wares to tourists.
  • He spent the afternoon hawking newspapers on the busy corner.
  • Local merchants were hawking fruits and vegetables at the market.
  • The children watched a man hawking balloons along the boardwalk.
  • Farmers were hawking honey and jams at the county fair.

On this page you'll find 10 synonyms or another words to hawking, such as: distributing, high-pressuring, hustling, marketing, merchandising, merchandizing, peddling.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

haggling

paltering

vending

dealing

negotiating


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