noun, verb (gerund/present participle)
venda ambulante, comércio ambulante, falsificação de mercadorias
1. The act of selling goods, typically merchandise or counterfeit items, on the street or in public places without a proper license or establishment
The police arrested several people for hawking fake designer bags in Times Square.
A polícia prendeu várias pessoas por vender bolsas falsas de grife na Times Square.
2. Promoting or advertising something aggressively or persistently
He was hawking his new book on social media every day.
Ele estava promovendo agressivamente seu novo livro nas redes sociais todos os dias.
3. The sport of hunting with trained hawks or falcons
Hawking has been practiced as a sport for centuries in Europe and Asia.
A cetreria tem sido praticada como esporte há séculos na Europa e Ásia.
4. Clearing the throat noisily to expel phlegm
He was hawking and spitting into the street.
Ele estava expectorando e cuspindo na rua.
In Brazil, 'hawking' or street vending ('comércio ambulante') is a common informal economy practice, particularly in major cities. The term 'camelô' is widely used colloquially. In the USA, hawking is often associated with informal or illicit street vending, particularly of counterfeit goods. The practice of falconry-based hawking maintains cultural significance in historical contexts and among enthusiasts in both countries.
NYC Slang
hustle, hustling (when referring to aggressive selling); spitting (when referring to throat clearing)
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