What is a chap mean?
A chap is a man or boy. [mainly British, informal] “I am a very lucky chap,” he commented. “The doctors were surprised that I was not paralysed.” Synonyms: fellow [old-fashioned], man, person, individual More Synonyms of chap.
Does chap mean kid?
a fellow; man or boy. Chiefly Midland and Southern U.S. a baby or young child.
Can you call a woman chap?
The collaborative Wiktionary, which defines “chap” as a man or fellow, has entries for “chapess” and “chapette.” Both are defined as informal British terms for a “female chap; a woman.” Usage notes add that they’re generally found in the two plural phrases cited earlier.
What does bad chap mean?
adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] You use poor to express your sympathy for someone. [feelings]
What does little chap mean?
little boy
little chap [the ~] noun. little boy [the ~] noun.
What is chap UK?
The Clearing House Automated Payments System (CHAPS) is a U.K.-based system that facilitates large British pound-denominated money transfers. Multinational banks principally use CHAPS. CHAPS allows funds to be transferred almost instantaneously, minimizing the risk of loss or theft.
Can chap mean friend?
A chap is a guy or a fellow — a boy or man who’s a friend, acquaintance, or a friendly stranger. You might ask a chap on the bus if the seat beside him is free. You can refer to any male person as a chap, and you can also address him that way: “Hello there, old chap!
Is chap British or American?
British
This is the British English definition of chap. View American English definition of chap….chap Definitions and Synonyms
| singular | chap |
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What is a little chap?
little chap [the ~] noun. little boy [the ~] noun.
Does chap mean knock?
To strike, knock. Etymology: Shortened from chapman in 16th century English.
What does cumbersome mean in government?
2 : slow-moving : ponderous cumbersome administrative procedures. 3 dialect : burdensome, troublesome.
What is the meaning of pewter plate?
a bluish-grey metal that is a mixture of tin and lead: a pewter plate/tankard.