chaffer Meaning & Definition
What Does Chaffer Mean?
Chaffer is a verb that means To haggle or barter. It can also mean To buy. As a noun, it means Bargaining; merchandise. As a noun, it means The upper sieve of a cleaning shoe in a combine harvester, where chaff is removed.
Chaffer at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈtʃæfə// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | chatter, confabulate and huckster |
| Plural | chaffers |
| Verb forms | chaffers, chaffering, chaffered |
Chaffer Definition (Verb)
- To haggle or barter.
- To buy.
- To talk much and idly; to chatter.
Chaffer as a Noun
- Bargaining; merchandise.
- A person's mouth.
Moisten [or] damp your chaffer: take something to drink.
Noun
- The upper sieve of a cleaning shoe in a combine harvester, where chaff is removed.
- A person who or thing that chaffs.
Synonyms of Chaffer
Chaffer synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Chaffer
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Chaffer in a Sentence
Moisten [or] damp your chaffer: take something to drink.
Word Forms & Grammar
chaffer (third-person singular simple present chaffers, present participle chaffering, simple past and past participle chaffered)
chaffer (countable and uncountable, plural chaffers)
chaffer (plural chaffers)
Words That Rhyme With Chaffer
Origin of Chaffer
Origin 1: From Middle English chaffare (“a bargain, a trade”, noun), equivalent to cheap + fare.
Origin 2: From chaff + -er.
How to Pronounce Chaffer
The standard pronunciation of chaffer is //ˈtʃæfə//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Chaffer
Is chaffer a verb or a noun?
Chaffer is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for chaffer?
Words with a similar meaning to chaffer include chatter, confabulate and huckster. See the full list of chaffer synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of chaffer?
The plural of chaffer is chaffers.
What is the past tense of chaffer?
The past tense of chaffer is chaffered. The present participle is chaffering.