Meaning & use
Chaffed
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Teased someone good-naturedly, or caused irritation by rubbing repeatedly against the skin.
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His teammates chaffed him about his terrible singing at the party.
The tight collar chaffed her neck after hours of wear.
A note on using this word
Often confused with "chafed," a related but distinct spelling that specifically refers to skin irritation from rubbing.
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