When Something Is Chafed?

English Language Learners Definition of chafe
: to become irritated or annoyed : to feel impatient. : to cause soreness or damage by rubbing against something (such as your skin)

What does it mean when something is chafing?

What is chafing? Chafing is a common skin problem caused by any combination of friction, moisture, and irritating fabric. Prolonged rubbing on the skin makes your skin sting or burn, and you develop a mild, red rash. In severe cases, chafing will include swelling, bleeding, or crusting.

Is it chaffed or chafed?

verb (used without object), chafed, chaf·ing. to become worn or sore from rubbing: His neck began to chafe from the starched collar. to rub; press with friction: The horse chafed against his stall. to be irritated or annoyed: He chafed at their constant interruptions.

Alexander Ross

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