Chaffer
Pronunciation: /ˈtʃæffɚ/
Chaffer (verb)
- to talk with someone to agree on a lower price for something.
Examples
- They chaffer over the price at the market.
- We chaffer with the vendor for a better deal.
Common collocations: chaffer over price, chaffer with vendor, engage in chaffer, lengthy chaffer
Chaffer (noun)
- a discussion where people try to agree on a price.
Examples
- The chaffer lasted for hours without agreement.
- A chaffer ensued over the antique's value.