chaff
noun (1)
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Definition of chaff
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: the seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
2
: something comparatively worthless
a few kernels of wisdom amid much discursive chaff— Steven Raichlen
3
: the scales borne on the receptacle among the florets in the heads of many composite plants
4
: material (such as strips of foil or clusters of fine wires) ejected into the air for reflecting radar waves (as for confusing an enemy's radar detection)
planes equipped with chaff dispensers
chaff
noun (2)Definition of chaff (Entry 2 of 3)
: light jesting talk : banter
chaff
verb
chaffed;
chaffing;
chaffs
Definition of chaff (Entry 3 of 3)
: to tease good-naturedly
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Noun (1)
chaffy
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adjective
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adjective
Synonyms for chaff
Synonyms: Verb
jive, joke, josh, kid, rally, razz, rib, ride, roast, tease
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More Definitions for chaff
chaff
noun
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Kids Definition of chaff
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: the husks of grains and grasses separated from the seed in threshing
2
: something worthless
chaff
verb
chaffed;
chaffing
Kids Definition of chaff (Entry 2 of 2)
: to tease in a friendly way
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