Definition: Trade; traffic; chaffer; chaffering.
Alright class, settle down now, let’s take a look at this word! “Cheap,” you say, and the dictionary gives us some interesting cousins – “trade,” “traffic,” "chaffer," and "chaffering." Let's break it down, nice and slow. “Cheap” really means low in price , doesn’t it? It describes something that costs very little. Think about a bargain bin at the store - those items are cheap . Now, let’s look at those other words from the dictionary. "Trade" and “traffic” both relate to buying and selling things – exchanging goods for money. A busy marketplace is full of trade and traffic! “Chaffer” and “chaffering,” these are a bit older terms. They mean bargaining hard , trying to get a lower price. It’s like you're haggling, going back and forth with the seller to find the best deal. Imagine two people politely (or not so politely!) arguing over the cost of something – that’s chaffering! So, "cheap" is simply about the amount we pay. But “chaffer” reminds us that sometimes getting a good price takes a little effort and cleverness! Does that make sense, everyone? Any questions to clarify before we move on?