cha
ffer
Third Person
chaffers
Present Participle
chaffering
Past Tense
chaffered
Past Participle
chaffered
1
to engage in casual or idle conversation
- As they sat around the campfire, they chaffered late into the night, sharing stories and laughter.
- While waiting for the bus, the commuters chaffered about the weather and upcoming weekend plans.
- At the family gathering, relatives chaffered about old memories and funny anecdotes.
- As the children played in the park, the parents chaffered on nearby benches.
- During the lunch break, coworkers chaffered in the break room, sharing jokes and stories.
2
to negotiate over the price of goods or services
- The street market was bustling with people chaffering over fresh produce and handmade crafts.
- When purchasing antiques, it's common to chaffer with the dealer to secure a better price.
- In some cultures, chaffering is considered a customary part of the buying process, and sellers expect it.
- The experienced shopper knew how to chaffer effectively, getting discounts on various items.
- The tourists decided to chaffer at the local bazaar, enjoying the cultural experience of bargaining for souvenirs.