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chaffed


Meanings
  • Verb

    To rub or chafe against something, causing discomfort or irritation.


Variants
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chaff , chaffed , chaffing , chaffs
Etymology
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From the Old English word 'cealfian' meaning to scrape or wear away.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'chaffed' is often used to describe the sensation of discomfort or irritation caused by wearing tight clothes or rubbing against rough surfaces.

  2. In agriculture, 'chaff' refers to the light, dry parts of a cereal grain that remain after the grain has been threshed and separated from the husk.


How to Memorize "chaffed"

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    - Imagine rubbing your skin against a rough surface, causing discomfort or irritation.

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