chaffer | Definition of chaffer

Synonyms and Antonyms of chaffer

1 to talk over or dispute the terms of a purchase

in that country you're expected to chaffer with the vendors at the bazaar

Synonyms of chaffer

bargain, deal, dicker, haggle, horse-trade, negotiate, palter

Words Related to chaffer

argue, bicker, clash, fight, hassle, quarrel, quibble, squabble, wrangle

comparison shop, shop (around)

barter, exchange, trade

Phrases Synonymous with chaffer

cut a deal, wheel and deal

2 British to engage in casual or rambling conversation

just a couple of blokes chaffering at the neighborhood pub

Synonyms of chaffer

babble, blab, cackle, chat, chatter, chin [slang], converse, gab, gabble, gas, jabber, jaw, kibitz (also kibbitz), natter, palaver, patter, prate, prattle, rap, rattle, run on, schmooze (or shmooze), talk, twitter, visit

Words Related to chaffer

descant, discuss, expatiate

yak (also yack), yammer, yap

Phrases Synonymous with chaffer

blow smoke, chew the fat (also chew the rag), shoot the breeze, talk a blue streak