Chaff and Wit

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Chaff noun - Good-natured teasing or exchanging of clever remarks.

Usage example: I got no end of chaff about my accent when I was in the military

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

Nearby Words: chaffing, chaffed, chaffy

Wit noun - A person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor.

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Chaff and wit are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Chaff" instead a noun "Wit".

Nearby Words: witty, witling

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