Antonyms for chaff

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : chaf, chahf

Phonetic Transcription : tʃæf, tʃɑf

Definition of chaff

Origin : "husks," Old English ceaf "chaff," probably from Proto-Germanic *kaf- "to gnaw, chew" (cf. Middle Dutch and Dutch kaf, German Kaff), from PIE root *gep(h)- "jaw, mouth" (see jowl (n.1)). Used figuratively for "worthless material" from late 14c.

noun waste
verb joke, ridicule

Example sentences :

He collected what he wanted grain by grain from bushels of chaff.
Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White

When I had emptied myself of my chaff, I perceived that the time had come.
Extract from : « Questionable Shapes » by William Dean Howells

All this was only chaff and fun, for all the fairies were in good humor.
Extract from : « Welsh Fairy Tales » by William Elliott Griffis

A cry of surprise was raised, and drowned in a volley of ribald inquiry and chaff.
Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance

Geoff had to stand some chaff from his friends on the subject of the "darkey," of course.
Extract from : « Great Uncle Hoot-Toot » by Mrs. Molesworth

However, the chaff continued all the time that the mutton was being eaten.
Extract from : « His Masterpiece » by Emile Zola

Chaff the Mayor and the Council until they call a meeting and hang themselves.
Extract from : « The Stark Munro Letters » by J. Stark Munro

And he had been as stubble before the wind—as chaff that the storm carrieth away!
Extract from : « The Christian » by Hall Caine

It is clear the chaff will at once fall into the chaff-receiver.
Extract from : « The Economist » by Xenophon

Then it is more than likely the chaff will fall upon the corn.
Extract from : « The Economist » by Xenophon

Synonyms for chaff

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