Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

chaffer

verb
/ˈtʃæfər/
Definition
to bargain or negotiate over the price of goods or services.
Examples
  • The merchants chaffered over the price of the horses for hours.
  • She enjoyed chaffering with local vendors to get the best deals at the market.
  • They were known to chaffer on every purchase, no matter how small.
Meaning
To engage in discussions to reach an agreement on a price, often for the purpose of buying or selling items.
Synonyms
  • haggle
  • negotiate
  • bargain
  • trade
  • discuss