Dickered: meaning, definitions and examples
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dickered
[ ˈdɪk.ərd ]
informal bargaining
To dickered means to engage in an informal bargain or negotiation, often involving haggling over the terms of a deal. This term is commonly used in contexts where two parties attempt to reach a mutually agreeable compromise.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- They dickered over the price of the car.
- She dickered with the vendor for a better deal.
- The couple dickered about the details of their vacation plans.
Translations
Translations of the word "dickered" in other languages:
🇵🇹 negociado
🇮🇳 बातचीत की गई
🇩🇪 verhandelt
🇮🇩 dinagaskan
🇺🇦 поговорено
🇵🇱 negocjowany
🇯🇵 交渉された
🇫🇷 négocié
🇪🇸 negociado
🇹🇷 görüşülen
🇰🇷 협상된
🇸🇦 تم التفاوض عليه
🇨🇿 vyjednáno
🇸🇰 rokovaný
🇨🇳 谈判过的
🇸🇮 pogajano
🇮🇸 samþykkt
🇰🇿 келісілген
🇬🇪 შეთანხმებული
🇦🇿 razılaşdırılmış
🇲🇽 negociado
Etymology
The term 'dicker' originates from the early 19th century and is derived from the British slang term 'dickering,' which means to engage in a back-and-forth negotiation. It may have roots in the older term 'diccare,' which means to argue or dispute. As trade and commerce expanded, especially with the rise of markets and bazaars, the need for bargaining became commonplace in various cultures. The term reflects a social interaction where parties often meet to discuss prices and terms, indicative of the human tendency to negotiate for the best possible outcome. Over time, the informal and playful spirit of 'dickering' has become an integral part of buying and selling practices, maintaining its relevance in modern language.