DICKER Meaning and
Definition
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Dicker is a verb primarily used in informal and colloquial English, meaning to engage in a negotiation or barter over the price or terms of goods or services. When individuals dicker, they engage in a back-and-forth discussion, attempting to reach an agreement that is beneficial to both parties involved. This commonly takes place in markets, shops, or other informal settings where haggling is often practiced.
The term "dicker" can also be used as a noun to refer to the negotiation or exchange process itself. In this sense, it describes the act of bargaining or haggling over particular items or terms. For example, one might say, "We had a long dicker over the price of the antique furniture."
The origin of the term can be traced back to the Middle English word "dikeren," which originally meant "to barter" or "to buy and sell." Over time, it evolved to refer specifically to the process of haggling or negotiating prices. While the term is still commonly used today, it is often associated with informal or traditional marketplaces, as modern commercial transactions tend to have more fixed prices and less room for negotiation. However, dicker continues to be used in certain contexts, particularly in situations where price negotiations are still expected, such as flea markets or used car sales.
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The number or quantity of ten, applied to such articles as skins or hides.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for DICKER
Etymology of DICKER
The word "dicker" has its origins in Middle English, where it was spelled as "dyker" or "dycker". It derived from the Old English word "dic", which referred to a trench or ditch. Over time, the term "dicker" came to be associated with a certain number, specifically ten. This usage evolved from the practice of counting cattle or other goods by the tens.
In Old English, the word "dīc", which later became "dic", referred to a trench or ditch used for defensive purposes. This sense of "dīc" was influenced by the Latin word "dīca", meaning a trench or channel, which eventually led to the usage of "dyker" for a trench digger or ditcher.
By the late Middle English period, the term "dyker" or "dycker" took on a new meaning related to counting.
Idioms with the word DICKER
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dicker with sm (for sth)
The idiom "dicker with someone (for something)" means to negotiate or discuss terms with someone in order to reach an agreement or make a deal for something. It implies engaging in back-and-forth bargaining or haggling to achieve a mutually beneficial outcome.
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dicker with (one)
The idiom "dicker with (one)" means to negotiate or bargain with someone in order to come to an agreement or settle a deal. It typically refers to discussing terms, prices, or conditions during a negotiation process with another person.
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dicker with someone (for something)
The idiom "dicker with someone (for something)" means to negotiate or bargain earnestly and for an extended period of time with someone in order to reach a mutually acceptable agreement regarding a particular item or situation. It implies a back-and-forth discussion or haggling process in which both parties present their respective offers, counteroffers, and terms until they can settle on a deal.
Similar spelling words for DICKER
- disher,
- discher,
- wicker,
- Ducker,
- dike,
- Sicker,
- dicer,
- darker,
- docker,
- Di Chiara,
- digger,
- decker,
- bicker,
- Dockery.
Conjugate verb Dicker
CONDITIONAL PERFECT
I
would have dickered
you
would have dickered
he/she/it
would have dickered
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would have dickered
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would have dickered
I
would have dicker
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would have dicker
he/she/it
would have dicker
we
would have dicker
they
would have dicker
CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE
I
would have been dickering
you
would have been dickering
he/she/it
would have been dickering
we
would have been dickering
they
would have been dickering
CONDITIONAL PRESENT
I
would dicker
you
would dicker
he/she/it
would dicker
we
would dicker
they
would dicker
CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE
I
would be dickering
you
would be dickering
he/she/it
would be dickering
we
would be dickering
they
would be dickering
FUTURE
I
will dicker
you
will dicker
he/she/it
will dicker
we
will dicker
they
will dicker
FUTURE CONTINUOUS
I
will be dickering
you
will be dickering
he/she/it
will be dickering
we
will be dickering
they
will be dickering
FUTURE PERFECT
I
will have dickered
you
will have dickered
he/she/it
will have dickered
we
will have dickered
they
will have dickered
FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
will have been dickering
you
will have been dickering
he/she/it
will have been dickering
we
will have been dickering
they
will have been dickering
IMPERATIVE
you
dicker
we
let´s dicker
to dicker
PAST CONTINUOUS
I
was dickering
you
were dickering
he/she/it
was dickering
we
were dickering
they
were dickering
PAST PARTICIPLE
dickered
PAST PERFECT
I
had dickered
you
had dickered
he/she/it
had dickered
we
had dickered
they
had dickered
PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
had been dickering
you
had been dickering
he/she/it
had been dickering
we
had been dickering
they
had been dickering
PRESENT
I
dicker
you
dicker
he/she/it
dickers
we
dicker
they
dicker
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
I
am dickering
you
are dickering
he/she/it
is dickering
we
are dickering
they
are dickering
PRESENT PARTICIPLE
dickering
PRESENT PERFECT
I
have dickered
you
have dickered
he/she/it
has dickered
we
have dickered
they
have dickered
PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
have been dickering
you
have been dickering
he/she/it
has been dickering
we
have been dickering
they
have been dickering
PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE
he/she/it
dicker
SIMPLE PAST
I
dickered
you
dickered
he/she/it
dickered
we
dickered
they
dickered
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