Chapped/tʃæpt/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Weather Connection Used to describe skin damaged by natural elements like cold and wind. After the hike, everyone had chapped faces. Pro Tip 2/3Common Items Often paired with 'lips' or 'hands' because these areas dry out quickly. I need lip balm for my chapped lips. Pro Tip 3/3Pain Implication Suggests discomfort, requiring treatment or care. My chapped skin hurts whenever I wash my hands.