intransitive verb
Definition: To engage in light-hearted teasing or joking with someone.
Example: They often chaff each other about their favorite sports teams.
noun
Definition: The dry outer parts of grains, especially wheat, that are removed during the process of harvesting. It can also refer to thin dry plant parts or straw used for animal feed, and sometimes to light-hearted teasing among friends.
Example: After the harvest, the farmer separated the grain from the chaff.
transitive verb
Definition: To tease or make fun of someone in a friendly manner.
Example: They often chaff each other about their favorite sports teams.