truck

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verb \ˈtrək\

Definition of TRUCK

transitive verb
1
: to give in exchange : swap
2
: to barter or dispose of by barter
intransitive verb
1
: to exchange commodities : barter
2
: to negotiate or traffic especially in an underhanded way : have dealings

Origin of TRUCK

Middle English trukken, from Anglo-French *truker, *troker, from Vulgar Latin *troccare, probably of imitative origin
First Known Use: 13th century

Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite

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