chaff

5 definitions • 7 examples

the outer layer that is separated from grains such as wheat before they are used as food

dried grass and stems when used to feed cattle

to be or become annoyed or lose patience, often because of rules or limits:

Scientists chaffed at the restriction, saying it would slow down crucial medical research.

Local residents have chaffed under some of the changes.

to make something sore by rubbing:

Use petroleum jelly or nappy rash cream if you suffer from chaffing.

The rope ran through her hand, chaffing her skin.

to make jokes about a person to them, or say unkind things to them that you think are funny:

"You look as if you're going to a funeral," she chaffed him.

He chaffed her about her party.

As they sat chaffing around the table there was a knock at the door.