Definitions

1. noun

a person who sells or promotes something in a lively or showy way, especially something that is not normally considered a legitimate business or activity

“The street performer turned out to be a huckster trying to sell handmade crafts to passing tourists.”

2. verb

to sell or promote something in a lively or showy way, especially something that is not normally considered a legitimate business or activity

“The company was accused of huckstering fake products to unsuspecting customers.”