Used in casual settings, 'dicker' feels less formal than 'negotiate'.

Informal Tone

'Dicker' often implies a back-and-forth that takes some time.

Lengthy Process

Implies direct communication between people, typically face-to-face.

Personal Interaction

Though informal, a 'dicker' can refer to serious business negotiations.

Business Context

A 'dicker' can imply that reaching an agreement was difficult or complex.

Suggests Difficulty

Refers to a unit of ten, specially in reference to trade in older times.

Historical Count

This historical usage is rare and may not be understood without context.

Rare Usage

The term once was common in medieval markets and trade language.

Medieval Trade

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