1. to rub and irritate the skin
2. to become annoyed or impatient
3. to rub something to make it warm

1. irritation or soreness caused by rubbing

Examples

• The tight collar began to chafe his neck.
• Her new shoes chafed her heels during the long walk.
• He chafed at the unfair criticism from his boss.
• The delay made passengers chafe with impatience.
• She chafed her cold hands to warm them up.
• The rope caused painful chafe on the sailor’s palms.
• Apply lotion to prevent chafe from your running gear.