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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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My family always teases me about it.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026 -
Now, the doctor is back for the sophomore season after a brief stint in rehab, and Ball, 36, teases that viewers will see a new side of him.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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In it, DiCaprio expressively jokes with an unseen person.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
14 Jan. 2026
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Palka jokes more than once that I could be baptized at their next ceremony.—
Tara Palmeri,
Vanity Fair,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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There’s an adults-only section and a large, warm pool that kids love.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
12 Dec. 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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“Chaffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chaffs. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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