😄chaffing

verb
/ˈtʃæfɪŋ/

Meaning

Teasing or joking in a lighthearted way.

Example Sentences

They were chaffing each other during lunch.

Synonyms

teasing, joking, bantering, kidding, mocking

Antonyms

seriousness, sincerity

Collocations

light chaffing, friendly chaffing, constant chaffing

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