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dicker

1 of 1verb
/ˈdɪkər/
Forms:dickers,dickering,dickered,dickered
1

to negotiate with someone, particularly about the price of something

  • The couple decided to dicker with the real estate agent to get a better deal on their dream home.
  • When shopping for a car, it's common for buyers to dicker over the final price.
  • The skilled negotiator knew how to dicker effectively, securing favorable terms in the business deal.
  • The marketplaces in some countries encourage visitors to dicker with sellers as a cultural tradition.
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