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chafed

 

[ tสƒeษชfd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

skin irritation

Chafed refers to skin that has become irritated or raw due to friction or rubbing against another surface. This condition often occurs in areas where skin meets skin or where clothing rubs against the skin. It can lead to redness, discomfort, and in severe cases, bleeding or peeling. Athletes commonly experience chafing, especially during endurance sports. To alleviate chafing, one might use lubricants, wear moisture-wicking fabrics, or take breaks to allow the skin to heal.

Synonyms

abrade, fray, irritate, rub.

Examples of usage

  • After the long run, my thighs were chafed.
  • He applied ointment to the chafed area of his neck.
  • The backpack straps chafed her shoulders during the hike.

Translations

Translations of the word "chafed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น irritado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅเคฐเคฆเฅเคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gerieben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tergores

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทะดะตั€ั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ otarcia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ“ฆใ‚Œใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท irritรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ irritado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aลŸฤฑndฤฑrฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆ์ฐฐ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชู‡ูŠุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odล™enรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odrenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฃจๆŸ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ otrgan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nudd

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั–ัั–ั€ั–ะปะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒชแƒ”แƒ›แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรถkรผlmรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ irritado

Etymology

The word 'chafe' comes from the Middle English word 'chafen,' which meant to rub or wear away. This term is derived from the Old French word 'chaufer,' meaning 'to warm' or 'to rub.' The evolution of the word is tied to the idea of friction and heat generated from that friction. As the language developed, 'chafe' evolved to denote not only the act of rubbing but also the resultant irritation to the skin caused by such action. Its use has persisted throughout the centuries, particularly in contexts related to sports and physical activities, where skin irritation from clothing or equipment remains a common concern. The notion of chafing underscores the physicality of human activities and the need to accommodate our bodies in various settings.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,206, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.