Definition of Chaff
Chaff
chaff
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the husks or shells of seeds such as corn, separated by the process of threshing or winnowing;
e.g. This process removes the chaff from the grains.
(noun)
things that are worthless, rubbish, or trash;
e.g. We had to sort through all of the chaff to find any useful suggestions.
(noun)
lighthearted banter and joking;
e.g. We like to give him a bit of chaff because he is always late.
(verb)
to tease someone or engage in good-natured joking and banter;
e.g. She likes to chaff me for my bad haircut.
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