as in worthless
having no usefulness
a decidedly chaffy book that is basically a collection of old interviews with celebrities
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Adjective
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The conventional newsgathering institutions have been worthless in getting to the bottom of anything, especially the billion-dollar why question.—
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
7 Mar. 2026 -
Google, ChatGPT, Alexa and every other AI toy are all equally worthless here.—
Mac Engel
March 5,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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There are some players in the NBA who couldn’t hit 50 out of 100 three-pointers in an empty gym, Redick said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Further announcements on Tuesday and in coming days from other cities about other reward increases and offers for fugitives who will fill empty spots on the list are expected, the agency said.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Daily News,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Chaffy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chaffy. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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