Chap
/tʃæp/noun
A man or boy.
He seems like a nice chap.
Often appears as...
- nice chap
- old chap
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
Used informally, typically in British English, when referring to men.
Met a chap who knew all about cars.
Pro Tip 2/3Friendly Tone
Implies a friendly or affectionate attitude towards the person.
John's a good chap; he helped me move.
Pro Tip 3/3Often Age-Neutral
Can refer to males of any age, but sometimes leans towards younger individuals.
That young chap over there is my cousin.
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