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chaffer
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1chaf·fer

noun \ˈcha-fər\

Definition of CHAFFER

archaic
: a haggling about price

Origin of CHAFFER

Middle English chaffare, from chep trade + fare journey — more at cheap, fare
First Known Use: 13th century

Rhymes with CHAFFER

gaffer, Kaffir, kafir, laugher, quaffer, sclaffer, staffer

2chaffer

verb
chaf·feredchaf·fer·ing \ˈcha-f(ə-)riŋ\

Definition of CHAFFER

intransitive verb
1
: haggle
2
British : to exchange small talk : chatter
transitive verb
1
: exchange, barter
2
: to bargain for
— chaf·fer·er \-fər-ər\ noun
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Examples of CHAFFER

  1. <in that country you're expected to chaffer with the vendors at the bazaar>
  2. <just a couple of blokes chaffering at the neighborhood pub>

First Known Use of CHAFFER

14th century

Related to CHAFFER

Synonyms
bargain, deal, dicker, haggle, horse-trade, negotiate, palter

Rhymes with CHAFFER

quaffer, sclaffer

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