chaff
noun
the husks of grains and grasses that are separated during threshing.
has been chaffing
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present perfect progressiveof chaff (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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It never occurs to him that his uncle has been chaffing him a little; he cannot suspect that the major has any knowledge of his sentiments.
From 'O Thou, My Austria!' by Ossip Schubin
