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chaffed

/tʃæft/ /ʃæft/

Meanings
verb

Burlarse, bromear

To use light, idle language by way of fun or ridicule; to banter.

Examples :

"My brother constantly chaffed me about my terrible singing, but I knew he was just teasing and didn't really mean it. "
Mi hermano se burlaba constantemente de mi terrible canto, pero sabía que solo estaba bromeando y que realmente no lo decía en serio.
language communication entertainment attitude character

Related Words

Illustration addressing

addressing verb

/əˈdɹɛsɪŋ/

Prepararse

"Addressing the crowd, the speaker cleared his throat and began his speech. "

Preparándose para la multitud, el orador se aclaró la garganta y comenzó su discurso.

Illustration language

language noun

[ˈleɪŋɡwɪd͡ʒ]

Idioma, lengua

"Deaf and mute people communicate using languages like ASL."

Las personas sordas y mudas se comunican utilizando idiomas como el ASL.

Illustration constantly

constantly adverb

/ˈkɒnstəntli/

Constantemente, fielmente, con constancia

"My brother constantly helps his younger sister with her homework, demonstrating his steadfast loyalty and support. "

Mi hermano ayuda constantemente a su hermana menor con su tarea, demostrando su lealtad y apoyo constantes.

Illustration friends

friends noun

/fɹɛn(d)z/

Amigos

"John and I have been friends ever since we were roommates at college.   Trust is important between friends.   I used to find it hard to make friends when I was shy."

John y yo hemos sido amigos desde que éramos compañeros de cuarto en la universidad. La confianza es importante entre amigos. Solía ser difícil para mí hacer amigos cuando era tímido.

Illustration relentlessly

relentlessly adverb

/ɹɪˈlɛntləsli/

Implacablemente, incesantemente

"The student worked relentlessly on her project, staying up late every night. "

La estudiante trabajó implacablemente en su proyecto, quedándose despierta hasta tarde todas las noches.

Illustration brother

brother noun

/ˈbɹɐðɘ(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ/

Hermano

"My brother and I both attend the same high school. "

Mi hermano y yo asistimos a la misma escuela secundaria.

Illustration bantering

bantering verb

/ˈbæntərɪŋ/ /ˈbænɾərɪŋ/

Burlarse, bromear

"The siblings were bantering playfully about who had to do the dishes after dinner. "

Los hermanos bromeaban juguetonamente sobre quién tenía que lavar los platos después de la cena.

Illustration ridicule

ridicule noun

/ˈɹɪdɪkjuːl/

Ridículo, burla

"The student's poor performance on the test became the subject of ridicule from his classmates. "

El bajo rendimiento del estudiante en el examen se convirtió en objeto de burla por parte de sus compañeros de clase.

Illustration teasing

teasing verb

/ˈtiːzɪŋ/

Deshilachar, cardar

"She spent the afternoon teasing the wool apart to prepare it for spinning. "

Pasó la tarde deshilachando la lana para prepararla para hilar.

Illustration cafeteria

cafeteria noun

/ˌkæfəˈtɪriə/ /ˌkæfəˈtɪəriə/

Cafetería, restaurante de autoservicio

"At lunchtime, students head to the cafeteria to get their food. "

A la hora del almuerzo, los estudiantes se dirigen a la cafetería para conseguir su comida.

Illustration singing

singing verb

/ˈsɪŋɪŋ/

Cantar

""I really want to sing in the school choir," said Vera."

«Realmente quiero cantar en el coro de la escuela», dijo Vera.

Illustration terrible

terrible adjective

/ˈtɛ.ɹə.bl̩/

Terrible, espantoso, pavoroso

"The witch gave him a terrible curse."

La bruja le echó una terrible maldición.