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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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JAFF, v. To pass time in a light-hearted convivial manner, to trifle. Vbl.n. jaffing, merriment, banter.Dmf. 1830 R. Brown Mem. Curl. Mab. 38:
In canty cracks, and sangs and jokes, The night drove on wi' jaffing.
Abd.27 1949:
I tellt him he'd been jaffin ower lang.

[A voiced variant of Eng. chaff, to banter.]

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