horse trader

horse-trad·ing

(hôrs′trā′dĭng)

Negotiation characterized by hard bargaining and shrewd exchange: political horse-trading.

horse trade n.

horse′-trade′ v.

horse trader n.

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horse trader - a hard bargainer

bargainer, dealer, monger, trader - someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

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