1. a person who sells goods in a loud or aggressive way, especially in the street
2. a person who uses aggressive or deceptive methods to promote or sell something
Usage: often disapproving

1. to sell or promote something in an aggressive or deceptive way

Examples

• The huckster sold fresh fruit from his cart on the corner.
• Street hucksters called out to tourists, trying to sell souvenirs.
• He was just a huckster trying to make a quick profit.
• The politician was accused of being a huckster who made empty promises.
• She refused to huckster her products with false claims.
• The company decided to huckster their new gadget through infomercials.
• Local hucksters gathered at the market every Saturday morning.