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Hawker

usgb/ˈhɔːkər/Volume
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Informal Term

Hawker is a casual term often used in everyday speech rather than in formal writing.

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City sidewalks are filled with hawkers during the festival.
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Vocal Selling

Hawkers are known for being vocal and sometimes loud to grab people's attention.

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The hawker's cries about his hot pies drew a crowd.
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Public Spaces

Hawkers typically sell in outdoor public spaces like streets or markets.

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I bought these cool sunglasses from a street hawker.
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