Bargain Definition

bargain
noun
  1. an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each; "he made a bargain with the devil"; "he rose to prominence through a series of shady deals"
  2. an advantageous purchase; "she got a bargain at the auction"; "the stock was a real buy at that price"
verb
  1. negotiate the terms of an exchange; "We bargained for a beautiful rug in the bazaar"
  2. come to terms; arrive at an agreement

"Bargain" in song lyrics

See how bargain is used in real songs:

  • "Had to hit Interscope, and tell Jimmy let's bargain"
    Boss Hogg Outlawz — Boyz-N-Blue
  • "Whatever price you paid, it was a bargain"
    Chill Rob G — Ride the Rhythm
  • "What if I drop the hard bargain?"
    Creators f/ Black Star (Mos Def and Talib Kweli) — Hard Margin

Usage tips for "bargain"

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