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as in teases
to make fun of in a good-natured way
chaffed her about the brightly colored shirt she had received as a gift
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as in jokes
to make jokes
a coworker who likes to chaff at others' expense, and this often results in hurt feelings
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Verb
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But Richardson-Sellers teases that much more will be revealed in the back half of the season.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Nov. 2025 -
The trailer then teases how each artist will open up about the vulnerability behind each of their songs and the stories that brought them there.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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What someone jokes about reflects their inner values and unseen workings.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 2025
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The comedian, who caused a stir in September by announcing her departure from SNL just one month before the show's 51st season, now jokes that leaving felt a lot like getting divorced.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Nov. 2025
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Rates for the winter journey to the North Pole start at approximately $42 for adults (and kids ages 12 and over) and just over $31 for children ages two to 11.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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Now, Wilson is showing off his brand's latest back-to-school collection as part of Macy's x Rookie kids fashion show, and his three eldest kids walked the runway.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Chaffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chaffs. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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