Meaning of the word chaff in English
What does chaff mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
chaff
US /tʃæf/
UK /tʃɑːf/
Noun
1.
the dry, scaly protective casings of the seeds of cereal grain (such as wheat or rice) or similar dry, scaly plant material
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After threshing, the grain was separated from the chaff.
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The wind scattered the chaff across the field.
2.
worthless things; rubbish
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We need to separate the wheat from the chaff in these proposals.
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His arguments were mostly chaff, lacking any real substance.
Verb
to tease good-naturedly
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His friends would often chaff him about his new haircut.
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She didn't mind when her brother would chaff her playfully.