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chaffy


Meanings
  • Adjective

    A term used to describe something that is insignificant or worthless, often used in reference to agricultural waste such as husks and stalks.

    - "The farmer sold the chaffy grain to the livestock feed supplier."
    - "The wind carried the chaffy grains into the air, creating a nuisance for nearby residents."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with chaffy
jaffa , affable , caffrey , huffy
Homophones
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  1. Chaffy (en) : A term used to describe something that is insignificant or worthless.

  2. Chaffy (en) : A surname of Scottish origin, derived from the Old English word 'ceaf'.


Variants
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chaff , chaffier , chaffiest , chaffs , chaffy
Etymology
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Originally derived from the Old English word 'ceaf', meaning 'husk' or 'straw'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'chaffy' is often used in the context of agriculture, particularly in reference to agricultural waste.

  2. The word 'chaffy' is derived from the Old English word 'ceaf', meaning 'husk' or 'straw'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Agricultural waste: Chaffy is often used to describe agricultural waste such as husks and stalks.

  2. Insignificant: Chaffy is used to describe something that is of little importance or value.


Culture
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The term 'chaffy' has been used in various forms of literature and art to describe insignificant or worthless things. For example, in the novel 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell, the character Boxer is described as being 'chaffy' when he is used for labor without any consideration for his own well-being.

How to Memorize "chaffy"

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    - Imagine a pile of agricultural waste such as husks and stalks.
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    - Think of the term as a synonym for 'worthless' or 'insignificant'.

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