Chap: meaning, definitions and examples

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chap

[ tʃap ]

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headwear

A soft hat worn by university students, especially in the UK, often with a tassel on top.

Synonyms

beanie, bonnet, cap

Examples of usage

It's a tradition for the graduating students to wear a chap during the ceremony.
She proudly sported her university's chap at the football game.

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Western culture

A man or boy. Often used in a friendly or familiar way.

Synonyms

fellow, guy, lad

Examples of usage

He's a good chap, always willing to lend a hand.
The little chaps were excited to go to the park.

Translations

Translations of the word "chap" in other languages:

🇵🇹 capítulo

cara
rapaz

🇮🇳 अध्याय

लड़का
साथी

🇩🇪 Kapitel

Kerl
Junge

🇮🇩 bab

anak laki-laki
teman

🇺🇦 розділ

хлопець
друг

🇵🇱 rozdział

facet
chłopak

🇯🇵 章 (しょう)

やつ (野郎)
男の子 (おとこのこ)

🇫🇷 chapitre

gars
garçon

🇪🇸 capítulo

chico
amigo

🇹🇷 bölüm

adam
çocuk

🇰🇷 장 (장)

남자 (남자)
친구 (친구)

🇸🇦 فصل

فتى
صديق

🇨🇿 kapitola

chlap
kluk

🇸🇰 kapitola

chlap
chlapec

🇨🇳 章节 (zhāngjié)

家伙 (jiāhuo)
男孩 (nánhái)

🇸🇮 poglavje

fant
prijatelj

🇮🇸 kafli

strákur
félagi

🇰🇿 тарау

жігіт
дос

🇬🇪 თავი

ბიჭი
მეგობარი

🇦🇿 fəsil

oğlan
dost

🇲🇽 capítulo

chico
amigo

Word origin

The word 'chap' originated from Middle English 'chappe', meaning a piece cut off. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to various items like pieces of clothing or armor. In the 19th century, 'chap' started being used to refer to a man or boy in a friendly manner, particularly in Western culture. The association of 'chap' with university headwear also gained popularity during this time, especially in the UK.