Chaffing and Heckling

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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Heckling and chaffing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Heckling" instead an adjective "Chaffing".

Nearby Words: chaff, chaffed, chaffy

Heckling

Heckling noun - Shouting to interrupt a speech with which you disagree.

Chaffing and heckling are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Chaffing" instead an adjective "Heckling".

Nearby Words: heckle, heckler, heckled
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