chaff
Pronunciation[change]
Noun[change]
- Chaff is the outer layers of a grain.
- Synonym: bran
- (figurative) Chaff is anything that is useless or worthless.
- (military) Chaff is small pieces of foil that is released from an aircraft so as to obstruct radar detection.
Verb[change]
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- (transitive & intransitive) If you chaff, you make fun of or tease a person.
- Synonym: banter