chaffer

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

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

Related Words: argue, bicker, clash, fight, hassle, quarrel, quibble, squabble, wrangle; comparison shop, shop (around); barter, exchange, trade; hawk, peddle; buy, purchase

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Rhymes with CHAFFER

quaffer, sclaffer