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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

chaffed

/tʃæfd/ verb · British & US
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What does chaffed mean?

verb

To become or make something rough and irritated, especially the skin, due to friction or rubbing. To remove the loose, dry, or chaffy parts of grain, seeds, or other plant material.

Example

"The rough fabric chaffed her skin, causing painful irritation."

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