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as in kid
Southern & Midland
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood
a cute little chap
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Recent Examples of chap
Rather than denim bottoms, the Broadway star opted for a pair of leather chaps, which left room in the rear for a pair of sparkling black hot pants to peek through, one behind-the-scenes photo shows.
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Bailey Richards, People.com, 27 May 2025
The guy trying to earn his crust by advising on football takeovers, or the chap who works for Wrexham?
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 22 June 2025
As Beyoncé launches into the song's bridge, a backup dancer steps in behind her to fasten the chaps back in place.
—Mekishana Pierre Published, EW.com, 6 June 2025
Cyrus paired the butt-baring chaps with a matching bra made entirely of turquoise stones.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 28 May 2025
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Bailey Richards, People.com, 27 May 2025
The guy trying to earn his crust by advising on football takeovers, or the chap who works for Wrexham?
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 22 June 2025
As Beyoncé launches into the song's bridge, a backup dancer steps in behind her to fasten the chaps back in place.
—Mekishana Pierre Published, EW.com, 6 June 2025
Cyrus paired the butt-baring chaps with a matching bra made entirely of turquoise stones.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chap
Noun
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With a pair of catwalks jutting from the oval stage, the guys roam into the crowd, all while hitting their dance moves, and blending their upbeat pop anthems with the sappier ballads that made them into a heartthrob collective.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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How a 'Mad Dogs' concert film led to the Tedeschi Trucks Band Q: You guys definitely captured a bit of the magic.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The proud papa called his kids every day and played Fortnite daily with his son, Giron said.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
5 Aug. 2025
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Osbourne's family — including wife Sharon and his kids Louis, Aimee, Kelly and Jack — said their final goodbyes to the rocker during an emotional funeral procession on July 30 in Birmingham, England.—
Virginia Chamlee,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Ladies are asked to wear dresses, skirts, blouses, dress sweaters, or dress slacks, while gentlemen are required to wear a suit or sport coat, necktie, and dress pants.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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No gentleman’s agreement that Gibbs-White can move on in the future.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
Noun
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As the oldest of three children, Fitzgerald had also just started living on his own in Manhattan, per the obit.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Sharon, as well as her and Ozzy’s children, Jack and Aimee Osbourne, were attached to produce alongside Polygram’s Michele Anthony and David Blackman and Sony’s Andrea Giannetti.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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One interview saw Burgess present still images, allegedly from the videos, in which Justin Bieber was shown kissing an unidentified male.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Aug. 2025
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As students boarded buses at the West Side Leadership Academy in Gary Tuesday afternoon, police and school security officers arrested an unidentified male who officials said was armed with a gun.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Two black bear cubs are being cared for in Ramona after they were found without a mother in Northern California and taken in by the San Diego Humane Society, officials said.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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Four lions, including two cubs, were also euthanized several weeks later to make room for a new male lion in the Danish zoo.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Hey, weren't there two dudes at your school who looked a hell of a lot alike?—
Jordan Hoffman Updated,
EW.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Sandler’s ostensibly playing a cool dude, which on its surface isn’t a great fit, but his performance ends up kind of making sense after the big twist toward the end.—
Jesse David Fox,
Vulture,
30 July 2025
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“Chap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chap. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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