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bargainer

bargainer

1 3.7
A person who talks with others to get better terms
  • noun
  • /ˈbɑːrɡɪnər/
translation icon : negociador
  • As a skilled bargainer, she always manages to secure the best prices for her clients.
  • a tough bargainer
  • a hard bargainer
  • a good bargainer

Then he goes on and he says there were masters from the workers guilds, flexible and candy bargainers.

Examples

  • When it comes to buying food, Madame V. is a ruthless bargainer in a city known for ruthless bargainers.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • She was also an incredible bargainer, but it was the spirit of her brother, hovering over her, that sealed every deal.

    Fiction book (1998)
  • "We are going to be tough bargainers this time.

    Fiction book (1993)
  • Negotiators often think they were more successful bargainers than they were.

    Blog text (28)
  • Prices are somewhat higher than at markets elsewhere, and only the hardest of bargainers are rewarded with anything approaching a good deal.

    Blog text (1)
  • To be an effective bargainer, you must understand the needs of both sides during negotiations.

  • The company hired a professional bargainer to negotiate a more favorable contract with the suppliers.

Synonyms

negotiator
vsbargainer
171 4.6

A person who talks with others to reach an agreement

focuses on negotiating transaction terms rather than formal settings
deal maker
vsbargainer
7 3.8

A person who is good at arranging agreements in business or politics

is the general term for negotiating specific transaction terms
dealmaker
vsbargainer
4 4.3

A person who makes and negotiates business deals between companies

emphasizes making deals rather than negotiating each transaction term
wheeler-dealer
vsbargainer
  • Informal
3 8.0

A person who makes deals using clever or dishonest methods

negotiates transaction terms without the negative implication of dishonesty
haggler
vsbargainer
1 6.7

A person who argues again and again to get a lower price for items

negotiates transaction terms without necessarily using persistent or aggressive tactics
horse trader
vsbargainer
1 6.3

A person who uses tough methods to get better deals

negotiates terms without implying shrewd or hard nosed methods
intermediator
vsbargainer
1 7.7

A person who helps two sides talk and reach an agreement

works between sides while the other role negotiates direct transaction terms
negotiatress
vsbargainer
  • Archaic
9.9

A woman who talks with others to make an agreement in older texts

is the neutral role term without gendered or dated form
treater
vsbargainer
  • Jargon
8.1

A person who talks with others to reach an agreement

focuses on negotiating transaction terms rather than general settlement talks
transactor
vsbargainer
8.1

A person who does business or makes deals

stresses negotiating terms specifically for a sale or agreement
representationist
vsbargainer
8.9

A person who acts for someone in talks or negotiations

represents others rather than personally making terms in transactions
seasoned horsetrader
vsbargainer
7.9

A person very good at making deals and getting better terms

negotiates terms but does not imply long, shrewd experience

How Skilled

negotiator
171 4.6
bargainer
1 3.7
haggler
1 6.7

Surface Forms

bargainer singular
bargainers plural

Morphology

bargainer = bargain (transparent) = bargain + er

Formed by the productive agentive suffix '-er' attached to 'bargain', meaning a person who bargains; straightforward for learners.

Etymology

Bargainer comes from bargain, which means a 'deal' or a talk to agree a price, plus the ending -er meaning 'someone who does'. So a bargainer is someone who talks to make a deal or get a better price.