Pronunciation

/haʊk/

Definitions

• Noun: (n) 1. A bird of prey with broad wings and a long tail, typically taking birds and small mammals as its prey. Example: “A red-tailed hawk soared overhead.”

2. (n) The action of selling goods or services energetically and aggressively. Example: “He engaged in high-pressure hawking to sell his products.”
3. (n) A person who sells things in public places by shouting out what they are selling. Example: “The street hawkers were selling souvenirs to tourists.”

• Verb: (v) 1. To sell something, especially by calling out to people in the street or by going from door to door. Example: “He hawked newspapers on street corners when he was young.”

2. To clear one’s throat noisily by expelling mucus. Example: “He hawked and spat into the bushes.”

Phrases

• “To hawk one’s wares” means to actively promote and sell goods or services.
• “Hawk-eyed” describes someone who has very sharp vision or pays great attention to detail.

Example Sentences

• Noun (bird): “The majestic hawk perched atop a tall tree scanning for prey.”
• Noun (seller): “In the bustling market, the fruit hawkers’ cries filled the air.”
• Verb (selling): “During the festival, vendors hawked their handmade crafts to eager shoppers.”
• Verb (clearing throat): “After the cold, he had to constantly hawk and spit to relieve his congested chest.”

Synonyms

• (noun - bird) Falcon, eagle, buzzard
• (noun - seller) Peddler, vendor, street seller
• (verb - selling) Sell, tout, peddle
• (verb - clearing throat) Clear, spit, expectorate