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chapping

 

[ หˆสงรฆpษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

skin irritation

Chapping refers to the cracking and roughness of the skin, typically caused by cold weather, dry air, or frequent washing. It most commonly affects areas like the lips, hands, and face. Symptoms often include redness, soreness, and sometimes bleeding if the chapped area is severe. Chapped skin can be painful and may lead to more serious skin conditions if not treated properly.

Synonyms

cracking, dryness, roughness

Examples of usage

  • The cold winter air caused severe chapping on my lips.
  • I applied lip balm to soothe the chapping around my mouth.
  • After hiking in the cold, my hands suffered from chapping.

Translations

Translations of the word "chapping" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rachadura

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคฐเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Riss

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ retak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ั–ั‰ะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pฤ™kniฤ™cie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใฒใณๅ‰ฒใ‚Œ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fissure

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ grieta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงatlak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ท ์—ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุดู‚ู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prasklina

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prasklina

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฃ‚็ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razpoka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sprunga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ•แƒ แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงatlaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ grieta

Etymology

The term 'chapping' finds its roots in the Old English word 'ceapian', meaning 'to buy or barter', related to the concept of trading. However, its direct linkage to skin condition emerged later, associated with the action of becoming cracked or worn. The word has been used in English literature since the late 14th century, initially describing damage to the skin due to environmental factors. Over the centuries, 'chapping' evolved to specifically denote skin irritation, especially that which arises from cold and dryness. The common usage reflects society's ongoing battle against harsh weather conditions and the importance of skincare, highlighting how language adapts to encompass the experiences of daily life and climate.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,310, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.