Meaning Of The Word Chaff

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chaff
uncountable noun: Chaff is the outer part of grain such as wheat. It is removed before the grain is used as food.

chaff in American English
the husks of wheat or other grain separated in threshing or winnowing
to tease or ridicule in a good-natured way

chaff in American English 1
noun: the husks of grains and grasses that are separated during threshing

chaff in American English 2
to mock, tease, or jest in a good-natured way; banter
noun: good-natured ridicule or teasing; raillery

chaff in British English 1
noun: the mass of husks, etc, separated from the seeds during threshing

chaff in British English 2
noun: light-hearted teasing or joking; banter
verb: to tease good-naturedly; banter

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