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- US Pronunciation
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- [chaf, chahf]
- /tʃæf, tʃɑf/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [chaf, chahf]
- /tʃæf, tʃɑf/
Definitions of chaffing word
- noun chaffing good-natured ridicule or teasing; raillery. 1
- noun chaffing Present participle of chaff. 1
- noun chaffing The act by which somebody is chaffed; a teasing. 0
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Origin of chaffing
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
First recorded in 1640-50; perhaps from chaff1
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Parts of speech for Chaffing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
chaffing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
chaffing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for chaffing
noun chaffing
- sitcom — situation comedy.
- merry-go-round — Also called carousel, carrousel. (in amusement parks, carnivals, etc.) a revolving, circular platform with wooden horses or other animals, benches, etc., on which people may sit or ride, usually to the accompaniment of mechanical or recorded music.
- field day — a day devoted to outdoor sports or athletic contests, as at a school.
- wittiness — possessing wit in speech or writing; amusingly clever in perception and expression: a witty writer.
- fun and games — frivolously diverting activity.
adjective chaffing
- ironic — using words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning; containing or exemplifying irony: an ironic novel; an ironic remark.
- chirpy — If you describe a person or their behaviour as chirpy, you mean they are very cheerful and lively.
- conversable — easy or pleasant to talk to
- larking — a merry, carefree adventure; frolic; escapade.
- jokey — lacking in seriousness; frivolous: The editorial had an offensively jokey tone for such an important subject.
Top questions with chaffing
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- how to prevent thigh chaffing?
- what causes chaffing?
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- what is a chaffing dish?
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