Meaning & Definition of word "Dicker"
Dicker
/ˈdɪkər/
noun:
- 1. a petty argument or dispute.
- Example: The dicker between the two friends lasted for hours, but they eventually made up.
- 2. the act of bargaining or negotiating.
- Example: His dicker for a better salary took a lot of time but was worth it in the end.
verb:
- 1. to bargain or negotiate over the terms of a transaction.
- Example: They decided to dicker over the price of the car before making a purchase.
- 2. to engage in trivial or petty arguments.
- Example: Instead of getting to the point, they just kept dicker-ing about minor details.
Etymology
●Possibly from the Dutch word 'dikker', meaning 'to trade or barter'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
dicker around:
to waste time or engage in trivial activity
dicker on the price:
to negotiate the price with little seriousness
Related Words
haggle:
to argue persistently over the cost of something
bargain:
an agreement between two or more parties as to the sale of property or services
negotiate:
to obtain or bring about by negotiation
Slang Meanings of dicker
Meaning: to mess around or waste time
● Example Sentence: Stop dickering and get to work!
Meaning: to negotiate in a non-serious way
● Example Sentence: They were just dickerin' about the deal without any intention to close.