Chafe meaning : Heat excited by friction. Injury or wear caused by friction. Vexation; irritation of mind; rage. An expression of opinionated conflict. To excite heat in by friction; to rub in order to stimulate and make warm. To excite passion or anger in; to fret; to irritate. To fret and wear by rubbing. To rub; to come together so as to wear by rubbing; to wear by friction. To be worn by rubbing. To have a feeling of vexation; to be vexed; to fret; to be irritated.