Meaning & use
chap
An informal, friendly term, chiefly British, for a man or boy.
See it in a sentence
He's a decent chap who always offers to help his neighbors with heavy lifting.
The old chap at the corner shop always remembers my name.
A note on using this word
Chap sounds casual and dated in American English but remains common, friendly, everyday usage in British English.
Words with a similar meaning
fellowbloke
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Another way to use it
2. noun
Tough leather leggings, usually worn in pairs and open at the back, that protect the legs over trousers.
The cowboy pulled on his leather chaps before mounting his horse for the long ride.
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