Dicker: meaning, definitions and examples
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dicker
[ หdษชkษr ]
bargaining deal
To dicker means to bargain or negotiate over the terms of a deal, often in a haggling manner. It involves making concessions and counteroffers in order to reach a mutually agreeable price or outcome. This term is often associated with informal or casual negotiations, typically where personal interaction is involved. Dicker can suggest a playful or competitive spirit in the negotiation process.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- They decided to dicker over the price of the antique vase.
- The two traders dickered for hours until they reached an agreement.
- It's common to dicker at flea markets when buying various goods.
Translations
Translations of the word "dicker" in other languages:
๐ต๐น gordo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช dick
๐ฎ๐ฉ gemuk
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพะฒััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ gruby
๐ฏ๐ต ๅคชใ
๐ซ๐ท รฉpais
๐ช๐ธ grueso
๐น๐ท kalฤฑn
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๊บผ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณู ูู
๐จ๐ฟ tlustรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ hrubรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ debel
๐ฎ๐ธ รพykkur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐะปัะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qalฤฑn
๐ฒ๐ฝ grueso
Etymology
The word 'dicker' is of uncertain origin but is believed to have American roots. It first came into use in the early 19th century, around the 1840s, with connections to the Dutch word 'dicker,' which means 'to trade.' The early usages were often associated with informal deals and exchanges among individuals, particularly in marketplaces where personal bargaining was common. The term has evolved over time to encompass any temperamentally informal negotiation process, yet retains its playful connotation. 'Dicker' is now predominantly used in American English, often implying a back-and-forth banter during negotiations, especially in transactions involving goods of interest.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #38,286, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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