chaffing Meaning & Definition
What Does Chaffing Mean?
Chaffing is used as an adjective meaning Pertaining to rubbing and abrasion. It is also used to mean Characterized by teasing and joking. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of chaff. As a noun, it means The act by which somebody is chaffed; a teasing.
Chaffing Definition (Adjective)
- Pertaining to rubbing and abrasion.
- Characterized by teasing and joking.
- Of or for chaffing (cutting hay or straw into small lengths)
Chaffing as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of chaff
Chaffing as a Noun
- The act by which somebody is chaffed; a teasing.
Verb
- To use light, idle language by way of fun or ridicule; to banter.
- To make fun of; to turn into ridicule by addressing in ironical or bantering language; to quiz.
Synonyms of Chaffing
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Chaffing synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
chaffing
chaffing (countable and uncountable, plural chaffings)
Words That Rhyme With Chaffing
Origin of Chaffing
By surface analysis, chaff + -ing.