Chaff and Pester

Chaff

Chaff verb - To make fun of in a good-natured way.

Pester and chaff are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pester" instead a verb "Chaff".

Nearby Words: chaffing, chaffed, chaffy

Pester

Pester verb - To thrust oneself upon (another) without invitation.

Chaff and pester are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Chaff" instead a verb "Pester".

Nearby Word: pestering
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