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Chapped: meaning, definitions and examples

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chapped

 

[ tสƒรฆpt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

skin condition

Chapped refers to skin that has become dry, cracked, and sore, often due to exposure to cold, dry weather or excessive moisture. This condition commonly affects areas like the lips, hands, and feet. Chapped skin can be uncomfortable and may lead to further irritation if not treated properly. Humidifiers and moisturizers are often recommended to soothe and heal chapped areas.

Synonyms

cracked, dry, sore

Examples of usage

  • My lips are chapped from the cold wind.
  • He used lip balm to soothe his chapped lips.
  • The chapped skin on her hands became painful after gardening.
  • She applied lotion to her chapped feet after the long hike.

Translations

Translations of the word "chapped" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น craquelado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคŸเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช rissig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pecah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ั–ั‰ะธะฝะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pฤ™kniฤ™ty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใฒใณๅ‰ฒใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gercรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ agrietado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงatlamฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐˆ๋ผ์ง„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชุดู‚ู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prasklรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prasknutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅนฒ่ฃ‚็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razpokan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ springa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั€ั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒคแƒฃแƒญแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงatlamฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ agrietado

Etymology

The word 'chapped' originates from the Middle English term 'chappen,' which means to strike or hit. Over time, this term evolved to describe the physical state of skin that has been damaged or roughened, particularly in response to environmental factors. Historical usage indicates that chapped skin was common among laborers and those exposed to harsh weather conditions. The association with skin became more prominent as people began to document the effects of climate on human health. The term has been used in literature and medical texts since the late Middle Ages, illustrating its long-standing relevance in describing dermatological issues. Today, it is widely used in modern language to refer to the discomfort of dry and cracked skin, especially during the winter months.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,934 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.