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July 8, 2024

Word of the Day: Dicker

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Word of the Day
: July 8, 2024

\DIK-er\ verb

What It Means

To dicker is to talk or argue with someone about the conditions of a purchase, agreement, or contract.

// My favorite thing about flea markets is dickering over prices.

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