How to Pronounce "chafing"

word

ˈtʃeɪfɪŋ

CHAY-fing

tʃˈeɪfɪŋ

CHAY-fing

Definition

Chafing means skin irritation or soreness caused by repeated rubbing or friction, often from clothing or skin-on-skin contact.

American English

ˈtʃeɪfɪŋ

British English

tʃˈeɪfɪŋ

CHAY-fing

Chafing can happen if your clothes are too loose or too tight.

Wearing tight shoes can cause chafing on your heels.

He used special cream to help with chafing during his run.

After hiking all day, I noticed some chafing around my waist from my backpack strap.