bargain

bar-gain · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A thing bought or offered for sale at a low price; a good deal.

  2. 2.

    An agreement between parties concerning the sale of something.

  3. 3.

    To negotiate the terms of a transaction.

  4. 4.

    To expect or anticipate.

Forms

plural: bargains

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    bargain basement — A store section with discounted items.
  • •
    drive a hard bargain — To negotiate forcefully.
  • •
    into the bargain — In addition; as well.
  • •
    more than one bargained for — More than expected.
  • •
    bargain hunter — Someone who seeks deals.

Related words

Antonyms: ripoff
See also: deal, discount, negotiate
Synonyms: agreement, deal, steal

Etymology

From Old French bargaignier ("to haggle, negotiate"), possibly of Germanic origin.