Where Does the Word Chaffed Come from?

From Middle English chaufen (“to warm”), borrowed from Old French chaufer (modern French chauffer), from Latin calefacere, calfacere (“to make warm”), from calere (“to be warm”) + facere (“to make”). See caldron.

What does chaffed mean British?

British. : quite pleased : delighted he is chuffed to be back in Welsh rugby— Simon Thomas.

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.