DICKER | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Dicker

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

early 19th century (originally US): perhaps from obsolete dicker ‘set of ten (hides’), used as a unit of trade, based on Latin decem ‘ten’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈdɪkə
Dialects: British English
Definition:

engage in petty argument or bargaining

Short Definition:

engage in petty argument or bargaining

Examples:
  • Sam advised him not to dicker over the extra fee
Definition:

toy or fiddle with

Short Definition:

toy or fiddle with

Examples:
  • the company was still dickering with its pricing schedule

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