Word
hawking
Phoneticshawk·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈhɔkɪŋ/
UK/hˈɔːkɪŋ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the activity of selling things in the street by calling out to people. It can also mean the sport of hunting small animals using a trained hawk.
n. the act of offering goods for sale in public places by shouting; alternatively, the practice of hunting with trained birds of prey.
Examples
“The street was filled with the loud hawking of fruit sellers.”
“Local laws often restrict the hawking of merchandise on busy sidewalks to prevent congestion and noise.”
“While modern commerce has moved online, the traditional hawking of wares remains a vibrant part of the city's open-air markets, where vocal skill is as vital as product quality.”
Examples
simple
“The street was filled with the loud hawking of fruit sellers.”
contextual
“Local laws often restrict the hawking of merchandise on busy sidewalks to prevent congestion and noise.”
complex
“While modern commerce has moved online, the traditional hawking of wares remains a vibrant part of the city's open-air markets, where vocal skill is as vital as product quality.”
Usage
Often used as a gerund to describe the activity or trade itself.
Real-World Examples
“Kenya is beginning a crackdown on foreign nationals operating small retail shops and engaging in hawking, after President William Ruto directed authorities to shut down such businesses from September 7.” “You have made vast sums by hawking yourself out to private banks - where you then viciously attack NATO allies.” Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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