chaffed

VERB

joke, ridicule

Synonyms

STRONG

banter deride fun jeer jolly josh kid mock rag rally razz rib scoff taunt tease

Antonyms

STRONG

compliment flatter praise

Example Sentences

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Miovski then sclaffed an easier opportunity wide and picked up a caution for simulation as a stunned Hibs let him through twice again.

From BBC • Nov. 4, 2023

For a long time, it looked like it might be another troublesome day for Giakoumakis, who sclaffed an early shot wide from a smart Callum McGregor cutback.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2022

If the shoulder gets in front, a sclaffed ball is almost sure to be the result, the club coming into contact with the turf much too soon.

From The Complete Golfer by Vardon, Harry

He sclaffed several beauties past the Baron, nonplussed the Nigerian princess by his luscious lobs, and finished off the set and match by a wonderful scoop-stroke which died down like a poached egg.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, March 18, 1914 by Seaman, Owen, Sir