chaff
noun
the husks of grains and grasses that are separated during threshing.
are chaffing
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present progressiveof chaff.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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"But I am afraid you are chaffing me."
From Daisy Miller by Henry James
“I know you are chaffing me,” said Green, and indeed the roars of laughter were alone sufficient to show him that.
From For Fortune and Glory A Story of the Soudan War by Walter Paget
"The girls are chaffing us," Dick answered knowingly.
From The High School Boys' Canoe Club by H. Irving (Harrie Irving) Hancock
"What have you been drinking?" said Alexander impatiently, "you are chaffing me."
From Bohemians of the Latin Quarter by Henry Murger
All the fellows at the club are chaffing me about it, you know.
From Torchy by George Brehm
