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Chaffed and Chafed Definitions

Chaffed

To make fun of in a good-natured way; tease
Chaffed him for forgetting the appointment.

Chafed

To wear away or irritate by rubbing or friction
The starched collar chafed my neck.

Chaffed

To engage in playful teasing.

Chafed

To annoy; vex
“It chafed him no end to be under obligation to her” (Carson McCullers).

Chaffed

Good-natured teasing; banter.
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Chafed

To warm by rubbing, as with the hands
The skaters chafed their cold hands.

Chaffed

Simple past tense and past participle of chaff

Chafed

To cause irritation by rubbing or friction
The high collar chafed against my neck.

Chafed

To become worn or sore from rubbing or friction
My hands chafed from washing them with harsh soap.

Chafed

To feel irritated or impatient
They chafed at the delay. The reporters chafed under the new restrictions.
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Chafed

Warmth, wear, or soreness produced by friction.

Chafed

Annoyance; vexation.

Chafed

Simple past tense and past participle of chafe

Chafed

Painful from having the skin abraded

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