chaff
noun
the husks of grains and grasses that are separated during threshing.
chaffingly
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a word derived from
chaff.
Example Sentences
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But he answered chaffingly: "Possibly—just possibly—the resources of the Constitution——" The bell of the front door sounded audibly in the morning-room in which they were.
From Tristram of Blent An Episode in the Story of an Ancient House by Hope, Anthony
Radmore was impressed, disagreeably so, in spite of himself; but: "Look here, Timmy," he said chaffingly.
From What Timmy Did by Lowndes, Marie Belloc
"And Uncle made a very sweet chaperon," said Guy, chaffingly.
From Dr. Adriaan by Couperus, Louis
"Your friend," they said chaffingly, "is picking some old geraniums in the front garden."
From Daisy Ashford: Her Book by Cobb, Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury)
“Oh, spirits?” exclaimed the other man chaffingly, thinking he was going to pull Mick’s leg a bit.
From Young Tom Bowling The Boys of the British Navy by Greene, John B.
