chaffer

verb

Definition of chaffernext
1
as in to deal
to talk over or dispute the terms of a purchase in that country you're expected to chaffer with the vendors at the bazaar

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2
as in to chat
British to engage in casual or rambling conversation just a couple of blokes chaffering at the neighborhood pub

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chaffer
  1. deal
  2. chat
  3. negotiate
  4. converse
  5. bargain
  6. talk
  7. haggle
  8. chatter
Verb
  • The ceasefire deal, which would probably take effect Sunday, pending approval from the Israeli Cabinet, comes after intense negotiations and mediation from Qatar, Egypt and the United States.
    Astha Rajvanshi, NBC News, 16 Jan. 2025
  • The historic Los Angeles fires dealt another blow to local film crews who were already struggling to find work.
    Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of deal
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  • At the funeral, her husband and Trump were seated next to each other and chatted and laughed together despite the history of political animosity between them.
    John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
  • On her daytime talk show on Monday, Jan. 13, the actress and television personality chatted with SZA, and the pair bonded over inspiring one another, their relationships and more.
    Jen Juneau, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of chat
Verb
  • The labor action sprang up almost a month ago at the height of the Christmas package delivery season, with workers at Amazon facilities dotted across the country picketing for better wages, benefits, and working conditions, and a demand that Amazon negotiate with them on a contract.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025
  • In 2022, the Israeli parliamentarian Naftali Bennett recalled negotiating with Netanyahu after a recent election failed to yield a clear winner.
    Ruth Margalit, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of negotiate
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  • Footage of the rescue, shared by the HCSO, shows the moment the rescuers’ boats converged on the buoy and crews conversed with the survivors.
    Abigail Adams, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Chesney will often be found helping with the residents’ free time, serving ice cream, and conversing with the residents.
    Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of converse
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  • Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, Executive Director and Chief Negotiator for SAG-AFTRA, emphasized that ongoing dialogue with union members is essential, to make sure the union is bargaining on the issues that directly matter.
    Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Boeing and the Machinists would bargain a new contract for the first time in 16 years.
    Tribune News Service, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of bargain
Verb
  • Foligno understands players can talk to the NHLPA and league about stiffer penalties.
    Michael Russo, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Like, a walking, talking, human-size chimp, portrayed and voiced by a combination of a motion-capture actor (Jonnie Davies), a musician (Adam Tucker), and Williams himself.
    David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of talk
Verb
  • One of the best parts about Traders Village though is haggling over pricing with dealers, who are often willing to negotiate, or even barter.
    Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Lawmakers haggle with 10 days left to fund the government.
    Cate Martel, The Hill, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of haggle
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  • Dozens of schoolmates chattered happily under the pines, kicking a soccer ball on sun-streaked grass, climbing a play structure and scarfing down pizza.
    Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
  • In addition, the award-winning and emerging writers were asked to include three of eight items in each story: a shovel, the name Sandi, an undertaker, a Minnesota Twins baseball cap, chattering teeth, whistling, smoke and a mousetrap.
    Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of chatter
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