əˈnɔɪ əˈnɔɪəns ˈbɒðəɹ tʃeɪf tʃeɪf ˈdɛvəl

ɪkˈskɔɹ.iˌeɪt ˈɡɹævəl ˈɪɹɪteɪt ˈnɛt(ə)l ɹaɪl ɹʌb ɹʌb skɹætʃ vɛks vɛkˈseɪʃən warm by rubbing, as with the hands cause friction my sweater scratches tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading This leash chafes the dog's neck cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves feel extreme irritation or anger He was chafing at her suggestion that he stay at home while she went on a vacation become or make sore by or as if by rubbing anger produced by some annoying irritation soreness and warmth caused by friction he had a nasty chafe on his knee