Chafe Definition
chafe
noun
- soreness and warmth caused by friction; "he had a nasty chafe on his knee"
- anger produced by some annoying irritation
verb
- become or make sore by or as if by rubbing
- feel extreme irritation or anger; "He was chafing at her suggestion that he stay at home while she went on a vacation"
- cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations; "Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me"; "It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves"
- tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading; "This leash chafes the dog's neck"
- cause friction; "my sweater scratches"
- warm by rubbing, as with the hands
"Chafe" in song lyrics
See how chafe is used in real songs:
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"running nipple chafe"
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Words that rhyme with chafe
Usage tips for "chafe"
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