Chap Definition & Meaning
chap
- noun
- a boy or man; "that chap is your host"; "there's a fellow at the door"; "he's a likable cuss"; "he's a good bloke"
- 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
- verb
- crack due to dehydration; "My lips chap in this dry weather"
"Chap" in song lyrics
See how chap is used in real songs:
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"Right then I knew I couldn't reason with the chap"
Compton's Most Wanted — Late Night Hype -
"Don't fake it chap"
Onyx f/ All City — Overshine * -
"You seem a reasonable chap"
Professor Elemental — Fighting Trousers
Words that rhyme with chap
Usage tips for "chap"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "chap" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for chap to find words that pair well.
Use "chap" in a verse
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does chap mean?
- a boy or man; "that chap is your host"; "there's a fellow at the door"; "he's a likable cuss"; "he's a good bloke" 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 crack due to dehydration; "My lips chap in this dry weather"
- What part of speech is chap?
- Chap is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does chap have?
- Chap has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).