Huckster
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The term huckster describes a person who sells something or serves biased interests, using pushy or showy tactics. Historically, the term huckster was applied to any type of vendor or reseller, but over time it has assumed distinctive pejorative connotations.
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See also
- Arabber
- Costermonger
- Direct sales
- Hawker (trade)
- History of marketing
- Market (place)
- Market town
- Merchant
- Peddler
- Personal selling
- Quackery
- Retail
- Street vendor
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