Dickering: meaning, definitions and examples

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dickering

 

[ หˆdษชkษ™rษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

bargaining behavior

Dickering refers to the act of negotiating or bargaining, often in a petty or trivial manner. It implies a back-and-forth dialogue where terms and conditions are hashed out, usually with some level of haggling. This term is often used in the context of small transactions or negotiations that do not involve significant sums of money. The term suggests a playful or somewhat frustrating effort to come to an agreement. Dickering can be seen in markets, auctions, or informal sales situations.

Synonyms

bargain, cavil, haggle, negotiate, quibble.

Examples of usage

  • He spent hours dickering over the price of the old car.
  • They were dickering about the terms of the contract.
  • Don't waste time dickering; just make a decision.
  • She enjoys dickering with salespeople to get the best deals.

Translations

Translations of the word "dickering" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น negociaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคพเคคเคšเฅ€เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Feilschen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tawar-menawar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะพั€ะณั–ะฒะปั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ targowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ€คๅˆ‡ใ‚Š

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท marchandage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ regateo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pazarlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฅ์ •

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุงูˆู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรฝmฤ›na

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vyjednรกvanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฎจไปท่ฟ˜ไปท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pogajanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ samningur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐั€ะฐะฟั‚ะฐะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒšแƒแƒžแƒแƒ แƒแƒ™แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™slษ™hษ™tlษ™ลŸmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ regateo

Etymology

The word 'dickering' originates from the late 19th century, primarily in the United States. It is derived from the word 'dicker,' which was used in the dialects of various North American regions. The etymology traces back to the German word 'dickern' which means 'to bargain.' The concept of arguing over prices, especially in a manner that is unproductive or trivial, is central to the term. Throughout the years, 'dickering' has become associated with more informal settings, particularly in markets or with street vendors, where the final price is often subject to negotiation. This term reflects the cultural practices of haggling that are prevalent in various societies around the world, demonstrating humanity's long-standing relationship with trade and commerce.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,679, 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.