chaffered

verb

Definition of chafferednext
past tense of chaffer
1
as in dealt
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 chatted
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 chaffered
  1. dealt
  2. chatted
  3. negotiated
  4. talked
Verb
  • Two days before the 1960 season opener, Lane dealt the cornerstone of his club’s lineup to the Detroit Tigers for Harvey Kuenn in a swap of the reigning home run champion for the reigning batting title winner.
    Zack Meisel, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Young players don’t get dealt if things are going according to plan.
    Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
Definition of dealt
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  • Earlier this season, Norris chatted with The Hollywood Reporter and reflected on everything he’s accomplished this year with the team.
    Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Dec. 2024
  • While some attendees stayed for desserts, others mingled and chatted rather than immediately heading out.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of chatted
Verb
  • The deal was negotiated by exec VP of legal and business affairs Anant Tamirisa on behalf of AGC and by Nicholas Marell on behalf of Paperclip Ltd.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Case 2000 involves allegations that Netanyahu negotiated a deal, with the owner of Israel's Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper, for better coverage in return for legislation to slow the growth of a rival newspaper.
    The Week UK, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of negotiated
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  • As part of his teaching, the court heard that Westwood talked to one teenager, who was raped, about a masturbation scene from Bridgerton.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Prince Harry briefly talked father-son rivalry in a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment on his new Netflix show Polo, released Tuesday.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of talked
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