Chafe
/tΚeΙͺf/
The meaning and definition of Chafe, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
noun
- Injury or wear caused by friction.
- An expression of opinionated conflict.
verb
- To excite heat in by friction; to rub in order to stimulate and make warm.
- To excite passion or anger in; to fret; to irritate.
Definitions from the Free Dictionary API
Origin
From Middle English chaufen, from Old French chaufer, from Latin calefacio.
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