Dicker

usgb/ˈdɪkər/
verb

To negotiate or argue about a price or trade.

They dickered over the price of the car for hours.
Visual representation of "dicker" - To negotiate or argue about a price or trade

Often appears as...

  • dicker over
  • dicker about

Usage tips

Informal

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Informal Tone

Used in casual settings, 'dicker' feels less formal than 'negotiate'.

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Let's dicker with the vendor at the flea market.
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Lengthy Process

'Dicker' often implies a back-and-forth that takes some time.

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They dickered over the contract terms for weeks.
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Personal Interaction

Implies direct communication between people, typically face-to-face.

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She dickered with the artist to lower the painting's price.
Visual representation of the word "Dicker"

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