chafe — to rub and irritate the skin
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to rub and irritate the skin
Pronunciation (IPA): /tʃeɪf/
Korean meaning: 문질러서 피부를 자극하다, 쓸리다
Korean pronunciation: **체**이프
Example Sentences
- The new sneakers chafed his heels so badly he walked like a penguin.
- Athletes use special cream to prevent chafing during long runs.
- He chafed at having to ask permission for everything like a kindergartener.
chafe
VERB//tʃeɪf//
to rub and irritate the skin
💡 Concept
The hiker's heel chafes painfully from the tight hiking boot
🎵 Rhyme
When shoes chafe the waif, kindness keeps her safe!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/tʃeɪf/
🇬🇧 UK/tʃeɪf/
🌳Etymology
Rootchafe
Origin
From Old French 'chaufer' meaning 'to warm or heat up.' The word evolved to describe the irritation and heat caused by rubbing or friction.
🎵Rhyme
safewaifstrafe
safe
waif
strafe
🔗Collocations
chafe against
chafe at restrictions
skin chafes
chafe under pressure
prevent chafing
chafe visibly
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The new sneakers chafed his heels so badly he walked like a penguin.”
“Athletes use special cream to prevent chafing during long runs.”
😄 Fun example
“He chafed at having to ask permission for everything like a kindergartener.”
“The rough rope chafed against the sailor's hands.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
irritaterubabradefretannoy
Antonyms
soothecomfortplease
Related
frictionirritationabrasionrestlessimpatient
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