Dicker: meaning, definitions and examples

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dicker

 

[ หˆdษชkษ™r ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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

barter, haggle, negotiate

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gordo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‹เคŸเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช dick

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gemuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะพะฒัั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gruby

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅคชใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉpais

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ grueso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kalฤฑn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‘๊บผ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู…ูŠูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tlustรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hrubรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŽš

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ debel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพykkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะปั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ—แƒ•แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qalฤฑn

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.