Chapped

usgb/tʃæpt/
adjective

When skin is dry and has small cracks, usually because of cold weather or wind.

My hands are so chapped from skiing in such cold weather.
Visual representation of "chapped" - When skin is dry and has small cracks, usually because of cold weather or wind

Often appears as...

  • chapped lips
  • chapped skin
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Visual representation of "chapped"
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Weather Connection

Used to describe skin damaged by natural elements like cold and wind.

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After the hike, everyone had chapped faces.
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Common Items

Often paired with 'lips' or 'hands' because these areas dry out quickly.

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I need lip balm for my chapped lips.
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Pain Implication

Suggests discomfort, requiring treatment or care.

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My chapped skin hurts whenever I wash my hands.
Visual representation of the word "Chapped"

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