chaff Synonyms
Another word for chaff
• noun (Context 1)
The dry, scaly husks of corn or other cereal grain separated by winnowing or threshing, or finely chopped hay and straw used as fodder for livestock.
"The farmers used a wooden winnowing fan to toss the harvested wheat into the breeze and blow away the loose husk."
• noun (Context 2)
Anything considered worthless, trivial, or useless; rubbish or refuse.
"A skilled editor knows how to separate the wheat from the dross when reviewing hundreds of manuscript submissions."
• noun (Context 3)
Lighthearted, good-natured teasing or banter.
"He took his teammates' good-humored banter in stride after missing the easy shot."
• verb (Context 4)
To tease or mock someone in a playful, good-natured manner.
"His older sisters chaffed him mercilessly about how long he spent getting ready for the school dance."
Opposites of chaff
The opposite of chaff shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: