What does the cryptic crossword clue "Banter very loudly after drink (5)" mean?

The definition is "drink". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CHA (synonym of "drink") + FF (synonym of "very loudly"); definition: "Banter" The answer is CHAFF.

Banter very loudly after drink (5)

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