Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Chafing.
Chafing - as a noun
Soreness or irritation of the skin caused by friction
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rawness10soreness8tenderness11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Chafing - as a 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.
To fret and wear by rubbing.
Example: "To chafe a cable"
To rub; to come together so as to wear by rubbing; to wear by friction.
To be worn by rubbing.
Example: "A cable chafes."
To have a feeling of vexation; to be vexed; to fret; to be irritated.
Example Sentences
"The hiker had chafing on his feet after a long day of walking."
"I applied some cream to relieve the chafing on my inner thighs."
"The tight shoes caused chafing on her heels."
"He wore padded shorts to prevent chafing during the cycling race."
"The chafing from the rough fabric left red marks on her skin."
Word Game Points
Is CHAFING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, chafing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CHAFING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is CHAFING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, chafing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCHAFING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is CHAFING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, chafing is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCHAFING has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
