Chaffing and Derisory

Chaffing

Chaffing adjective - Marked by or expressive of mild or good-natured teasing.
Usage example: a chaffing tone to Dad's discussion of my sister's new boyfriend
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Derisory and chaffing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Derisory" instead an adjective "Chaffing".

Nearby Words: chaff, chaffed, chaffy

Derisory

Derisory adjective - Intended to make a person or thing seem of little importance or value.

Chaffing and derisory are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Chaffing" instead an adjective "Derisory".

Nearby Words: derision, derisive
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