Chaffer

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃæffɚ/

Chaffer (verb)

  1. 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)

  1. 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.

Synonyms of Chaffer

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Chaffer

  • when reaching a consensus without bargaining