Chaffed

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃæft/

Chaffed (adj)

  1. Irritated skin caused by rubbing, often with redness, soreness, or small painful areas.
  2. Having rough, worn edges because of friction or handling, especially on thin material.

Chaffed (verb)

  1. To rub skin so much that it becomes painful and red.

Examples

  • The strap chaffed my skin until it hurt.
  • Walking too far can chaff your feet.

Chaffed (adjective)

Examples

  • My skin feels chaffed after the long walk.
  • The athlete’s legs were chaffed from tight clothing.