1. the practice of selling goods in a petty or aggressive manner, often involving haggling or pushy sales tactics
Usage: often disapproving

1. selling or promoting something in an aggressive or undignified way
Usage: present participle of huckster; often disapproving

Examples

• The politician was accused of huckstering his ideas to the highest bidder.
• Street vendors were huckstering their wares to passing tourists.
• His constant huckstering of cheap products annoyed potential customers.
• The company’s huckstering tactics damaged its reputation.
• She was tired of huckstering insurance policies door-to-door.
• The aggressive huckstering at the market put off many shoppers.