DICKER


Meaning of DICKER in English

dick ‧ er /ˈdɪkə $ -ər/ BrE AmE verb [intransitive] informal especially American English

[ Date: 1800-1900 ; Origin: Perhaps from dicker 'group of ten (animal skins)' (11-19 centuries) (from the exchanging of skins for other goods) ]

to argue about or discuss the details of a sale, agreement etc

dicker about/over

Politicians in Washington are still dickering over the budget.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.