What is a Streetside Vendor?

A hawker selling Goat meat in Kabul.

A streetside vendor or a hawker is a vendor of merchandise or food that can be easily transported; the term is roughly synonymous with peddler or costermonger. In most places where the term is used, a hawker sells items or food that are native to the area. Whether stationary or mobile, hawkers usually advertise by loud street cries or chants, and conduct banter with customers, so to attract attention and enhance sales.




Source: Wikipedia