Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chaffingly
Adverb
/ˈtʃæf.ɪŋ.li/
Definition
In a manner that is teasing or jokingly dismissive.
Examples
- He chaffingly remarked on her cooking skills, earning a light laugh from the audience.
- She responded chaffingly to his serious proposal, making the moment feel less tense.
- His chaffingly sarcastic tone made it clear he was not being entirely serious.
Meaning
Chaffingly refers to speaking or behaving in a light-hearted, mocking, or ridiculing way, often intended to be humorous.
Synonyms
- Teasingly
- Mockingly
- Jokingly
- Banteringly
