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chaff

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noun (1)

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
chaffy adjective

chaff

2 of 3

noun (2)

: light jesting talk : banter

chaff

3 of 3

verb

chaffed; chaffing; chaffs

transitive verb

: to tease good-naturedly

Example Sentences

Verb chaffed her about the brightly colored shirt she had received as a gift a coworker who likes to chaff at others' expense, and this often results in hurt feelings

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English chaf, from Old English ceaf; akin to Old High German cheva husk

Noun (2)

probably from chaff entry 1

First Known Use

Noun (1)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1821, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1827, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

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The first known use of chaff was before the 12th century

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