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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
There was lots of western-glam with sparkly chaps, cowboy hats, boots and a piles of fringe.
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Caché McClay, USA Today, 2 May 2025
Burberry puts its spin on the bodysuit and chaps look—reinventing it with a sequined plaid, its signature print.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 Apr. 2025
Also evoking the Wild West was Julia Fox, dressed in heeled cowboy boots, a cropped leather jacket, and chaps with nothing underneath, leaving her rear fully exposed.
—Rosa Rahimi, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2025
The model and actress wore a gorgeous beige corset with assless chaps.
—Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 14 Apr. 2025
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Caché McClay, USA Today, 2 May 2025
Burberry puts its spin on the bodysuit and chaps look—reinventing it with a sequined plaid, its signature print.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 Apr. 2025
Also evoking the Wild West was Julia Fox, dressed in heeled cowboy boots, a cropped leather jacket, and chaps with nothing underneath, leaving her rear fully exposed.
—Rosa Rahimi, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2025
The model and actress wore a gorgeous beige corset with assless chaps.
—Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chap
Noun
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Lawrence is like the orange M&M, or the also-orange wiry guy from Inside Out 2.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
3 June 2025
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These two guys have very different perspectives on just about everything.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
1 June 2025
Noun
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That might mean combing through therapist directories to find out who's accepting new patients nearby or offering to watch their kids during appointments.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
6 June 2025
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My kids’ school put on a Father’s Day ‘store’ and my wife sends them in with $10 each, which usually (always) results in me getting socks and a coffee mug to unwrap on the big day.—
Paul Lamkin,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Both gentlemen are pumped for the respective task ahead, especially one that involves the super stringent world of Formula 1.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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In what seems like a parody of a ritual that exists mostly in the imagination of cartoonists, the proposal requires the gentleman to be on his knees offering an astonished lady a box containing a ring.—
Judith Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Ensure child and pet safety: Take every precaution to never leave young children and pets alone in vehicles, especially in extreme heat when car interiors can quickly become hazardous.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2025
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Alex Fine, her husband and father of her children, was present during her testimony.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
28 May 2025
Noun
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The suspect, who was confirmed by police to be an adult male, was also struck by gunfire and was transported to a local hospital in stable condition.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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Police records obtained by Fox News Digital show that Kroll, a male, was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon other than a firearm, obstructing a public officer and vandalism.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2025
Noun
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The litter of cubs was born to first time mom, 4-year-old Cora, and 8-year-old Vader, according to zoo officials.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
5 June 2025
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Here, bears find the space to stretch their limbs and walk for perhaps the first time since being cubs.—
Ryley Graham,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 June 2025
Noun
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One thing Lewis has never been accused of is being dumb — or, probably, being a good dude.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
26 May 2025
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To work with Sly [Stallone] now, that dude is a beast.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 May 2025
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“Chap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chap. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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