chap Synonyms
chap Meaning
chap (n)
a boy or man
a long narrow depression in a surface
a crack in a lip caused usually by cold
(usually in the plural) leather leggings without a seat; joined by a belt; often have flared outer flaps; worn over trousers by cowboys to protect their legs
chap (v)
crack due to dehydration
chap (v. t.)
To cause to open in slits or chinks; to split; to cause the skin of to crack or become rough.
To strike; to beat.
chap (v. i.)
To crack or open in slits; as, the earth chaps; the hands chap.
To strike; to knock; to rap.
To bargain; to buy.
chap (n.)
A cleft, crack, or chink, as in the surface of the earth, or in the skin.
A division; a breach, as in a party.
A blow; a rap.
One of the jaws or the fleshy covering of a jaw; -- commonly in the plural, and used of animals, and colloquially of human beings.
One of the jaws or cheeks of a vise, etc.
A buyer; a chapman.
A man or boy; a youth; a fellow.
chap Sentence Examples
- The young chap walked down the street with a spring in his step, whistling a tune.
- Excuse me, young chap, could you direct me to the nearest post office?
- The old chap sitting on the bench waved to passersby with a friendly smile.
- The chap behind the counter greeted customers warmly as they entered the store.
- It's always nice to catch up with old chaps from school at reunions.
- The fellow sitting next to me on the train was a friendly chap who shared stories of his travels.
- The chaplain offered words of comfort and solace to those in need at the hospital.
- That cheeky chap always has a clever comeback for everything.
- The chap at the hardware store helped me find the right tools for my DIY project.
- My grandfather was a remarkable chap, full of wisdom and stories from his youth.
FAQs About the word chap
a boy or man, a long narrow depression in a surface, a crack in a lip caused usually by cold, (usually in the plural) leather leggings without a seat; joined by
gentleman, male,guy, dude, bloke, man,lad, joe, chappie, cat
adult, adult, oldster, grown-up, old-timer, elder,elder, ancient, senior citizen, old-timer
The young chap walked down the street with a spring in his step, whistling a tune.
Excuse me, young chap, could you direct me to the nearest post office?
The old chap sitting on the bench waved to passersby with a friendly smile.
The chap behind the counter greeted customers warmly as they entered the store.
