chaffering

Meanings

• verb (past and past participle: chaffered; present participle: chaffering)

  The buying and selling of goods in small quantities and at competitive prices.

  - "The local market is famous for its vibrant chaffering culture."
  - "After hours of chaffering, the merchant finally sold all his wares."

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Synonyms

bargain , barter , haggle , negotiate

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Variants

List of all variants of chaffering that leads to same result
chaffer , chaffered , chafferer , chafferers , chaffering , chaffers

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally derived from the Middle English word 'chafferien', meaning to haggle or quibble.

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Trivia

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1. Chaffering is a common practice in many parts of Asia, Europe, and Africa.

2. In some cultures, chaffering is seen as a social activity and an essential part of the shopping experience.

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Related Concepts

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1. haggling: The practice of negotiating a price for goods or services, typically in a market or bazaar.

2. bartering: The exchange of goods or services directly, without the use of money.

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Culture

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Chaffering is an integral part of many traditional markets and fairs, where vendors engage in lively negotiations with customers to reach a mutually beneficial deal.

How to Memorize "chaffering"

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   - Imagine a bustling marketplace filled with vendors shouting out prices and customers haggling for the best deals.

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   - Associate the word 'chaffering' with the idea of lively negotiations and bustling markets.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'Chaffering' as 'Cheap And Fair Fare-ing' to help remember its meaning.

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