di
cker
Third Person
dickers
Present Participle
dickering
Past Tense
dickered
Past Participle
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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