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has been chaffing
  • present perfect progressive of chaff (3rd person singular).

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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 Schubin, Ossip