Huckster

[skinem]

huck·ster

Pronunciation: \ˈhək-stər\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English hukster, from Middle Dutch hokester, from hoeken to peddle

Date: 13th century


1 : hawker , peddler 2 : one who produces promotional material for commercial clients especially for radio or television
— huck·ster·ism Listen to the pronunciation of hucksterism \-stə-ˌri-zəm\ noun


verb

Inflected Form(s): huck·stered; huck·ster·ing

Date:1592

intransitive verb : haggle transitive verb 1 : to deal in or bargain over 2 : to promote by showmanship

Got curious about the origins of this word after seeing a fellow claiming to run his car on water...and for only $899 I can learn how too! It's my lucky day!

[Perry]

Answer: Get people to send you $899. Send them back a bottle of water and the instructions, "Get people to send you $899. Send them back a bottle of water and the instructions", and you will be able to afford lots of gas for your car!