I. ˈcha-fər noun
Etymology: Middle English chaffare, from chep trade + fare journey — more at cheap , fare
Date: 13th century
archaic : a haggling about price
II. verb
( chaf·fered ; chaf·fer·ing ˈcha-f(ə-)riŋ)
Date: 14th century
intransitive verb
1. : haggle
2. British : to exchange small talk : chatter
transitive verb
1. : exchange , barter
2. : to bargain for
• chaf·fer·er -fər-ər noun