Vocabulary Spotlight
Chafe
Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: रगड़ खाना (Ragad khana) – To make or become sore by rubbing; to irritate or annoy.
Pronunciation
[cheyf]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Rub – रगड़ना (Ragadna)
Related Words
Friction – घर्षण (Gharshan)
Word Origin
“Chafe” Latin ke “calefacere” se aaya hai, jiska arth hai “to make hot”. Yeh Old French shabd “chaufer” se bhi relate karta hai, jo rubbing aur warmth ka sense deta hai.
Word Family
Verb: Chafe – रगड़ खाना (Ragad khana)
Noun: Chafing – जलन (Jalan)
Usage Examples
1. Tight kapdon se unke kandhe chafing hone lage.
– The tight clothes caused his shoulders to chafe.
2. Lambi yatra mein garm mosam ke kaaran yeh shoes chafing kar rahe the.
– During the long journey, the shoes chafed due to the hot weather.
Cultural Note
Chafe shabd ka istemaal aksar physical discomfort ke liye hota hai, lekin yeh mental irritation ke liye bhi prayukt ho sakta hai.
In Context
“Chafe” ka prayog aksar friction ke kaaran hone wale discomfort ko batane ke liye hota hai. Yeh shabd sports mein bhi common hai jab skin chafing ki baat hoti hai.