1
as in to deal
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 to chat
British
to engage in casual or rambling conversation
just a couple of blokes chaffering at the neighborhood pub
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And there was smoke to that fire, with ESPN reporting that if Giannis is not dealt, he might be held out the balance of the season to enhance the Bucks’ lottery position.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026 -
The Golden State Warriors found their dependable big man by acquiring Kristaps Porzingis from Atlanta and granted forward Jonathan Kuminga his wish to be traded while also dealing guard Buddy Hield to the Hawks, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Sofas offer the perfect spot to relax and chat with friends, cuddle up with family during movie nights, and serve as a central element in your living room’s design.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2026
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Travis hinted at Swift's reaction while chatting with his brother Jason.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
4 Feb. 2026
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The small extension was meant to buy time for Democratic lawmakers to negotiate with the GOP and White House over changes to DHS in the wake of the fatal shootings of Pretti and Renee Good in Minneapolis last month.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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However, as Comer threatened to begin contempt of Congress proceedings, the Clintons started negotiating towards a compromise.—
Stephen Groves,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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Reading a book — yes, a real book with pages, gotten from a library or a store, not a Kindle; conversing, face-to-face, with a friend; taking a walk in a park or in the country?—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Feb. 2026
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No wonder people have lost the ability to converse!—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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In this Gothic fantasy debut, Leena Al-Sayer bargains her ability to see the dead in order to pay for the expensive medicine her brother Rami needs to live.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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This would build in higher annual raises without having to bargain for them in every contract cycle.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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As the industry now begins talking seriously about agentic AI, a more independent and decision-capable form of artificial intelligence, the question is no longer whether AI will reshape cars, but how far it should be allowed to go.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Many survivors have been helped by talking things through with a licensed psychotherapist.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Another subtype is paltering, where the models use a selective true statement to mislead the human.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
12 Aug. 2025
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Rather than wait to share the witches’ paltering pronouncements with Lady M (Indira Varma) in person, the thane of Glamis chooses to send word to his wife in advance of his return from battle.—
Rhoda Feng,
Washington Post,
14 Apr. 2024
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Erinys doesn't prate about democracy or social betterment but simply guards oil pipelines.—
Bruce Sterling,
WIRED,
1 July 2004
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“Chaffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chaffer. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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