Synonyms of chaff

Noun


1. chaff, husk, shuck, stalk, straw, stubble, plant material, plant substance

usage: material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds

2. chaff, foil

usage: foil in thin strips; ejected into the air as a radar countermeasure

Verb


1. kid, chaff, jolly, josh, banter, tease, razz, rag, cod, tantalize, tantalise, bait, taunt, twit, rally, ride

usage: be silly or tease one another; "After we relaxed, we just kidded around"

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Definition and meaning of chaff (Dictionary)