Chaff

Meaning

the husks of corn or other seed separated by winnowing; worthless things; light-hearted joking

The husks of corn or other seed separated by winnowing or threshing; worthless or trivial matter.

Example Sentences

The farmer separated the wheat from the chaff using traditional methods.

The farmer separated the wheat from the chaff.

Example Expressions

separate the wheat from the chaff

Synonyms

husks, debris, waste, banter, refuse, trash

Entry 1

husks, debris, waste, banter

Entry 2

husks, debris, waste, refuse, trash

Antonyms

grain, wheat, valuable substance, essence, substance

Entry 1

grain, wheat, valuable substance

Entry 2

grain, essence, substance

Collocations

separate chaff, wheat and chaff, worthless chaff, chaff cutter, blow away chaff

Entry 1

separate chaff, wheat and chaff, worthless chaff

Entry 2

wheat and chaff, chaff cutter, separate chaff, blow away chaff