Etymology

chaffy

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Today it means: Like or containing chaff. Full definition →

First used mid-19ᵗʰ c.
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chaffy · adjective1

From chaff + -y.

chaffy · adjective2

From chaff + -y.

First known use, by meaning

  • from mid-19ᵗʰ c. Full of banter or badinage; joking, playful.

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