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chaff [ chaf ]


verb  (past and past participle chaffed, present participle chaff·ing, 3rd person present singular chaffs)
Definition:
 
1. transitive verb tease somebody lightheartedly: to tease somebody in fun

2. intransitive verb banter: to exchange light-hearted teasing or joking remarks



noun 
Definition:
 
joking: light-hearted joking or teasing

[Early 19th century. Origin ?]

chaff·er noun
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