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chap

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /tʃæp/

Forms: chaps

chap means: A man or boy, especially someone you speak about in a friendly way.

noun

MANB2

A man or boy, especially someone you speak about in a friendly way.

  • He is a nice chap.
  • I met a cheerful young chap on the train.
  • Those chaps helped us carry the bags.

Similar words: guy, fellow, man

Common phrases: nice chap, old chap, young chap

verb

CRACK SKINC1

If skin becomes dry and develops small cracks, or something makes this happen.

  • My lips chap in winter.
  • The cold wind chapped her hands.
  • Does dry weather chap your skin?

Similar words: crack

Common phrases: chap your lips, chap the skin

Questions about chap

What does chap mean?

A man or boy, especially someone you speak about in a friendly way.

What is chap in other languages?

Türkçe: adam · Español: tipo · Français: gars · Deutsch: Kerl · Italiano: tipo · 日本語: 男

How do you pronounce chap?

It is pronounced /tʃæp/.

How do you use chap in a sentence?

He is a nice chap. I met a cheerful young chap on the train.

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