bargainer

Haggler at markets

A bargainer is someone who negotiates terms, typically in a transaction or agreement.

The word often carries connotations of shrewdness—a hard bargainer drives tough deals and won't easily concede.

She proved to be a skilled bargainer at the flea market.

negotiator

mediator

Neutral conflict resolver

facilitator · broker · go-between · liaison · representative · envoy · conciliator · peacemaker · spokesperson · emissary

deal

agreement

Shared position between parties

accord · terms · arrangement · pact · counteroffer · offer · concession · understanding · stipulation · handshake

haggle

bazaar

Open-air merchant district

vendor · price · discount · barter · dicker · counteroffer · lowball · markdown · markup · walkaway

Categories
Opposites
price negotiation behavior

bargainersucker

Easily fooled person

mark · easy target · pushover · spendthrift · impulse buyer

transactional role

bargainerholdout

One refusing to participate

refuser · walkaway · intransigent · stonewaller

negotiation stance

bargainerpushover

Easily defeated opponent

soft touch · yielder · capitulator · easy mark · doormat

Phrases
Family

bargain, bargaining, bargains, bargained, bargainers, bargaining power, bargaining chip

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G