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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
But no one was sporting assless chaps in our suite.
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John Seabrook, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
There are ski helmets and Stetsons, colorful Gortex bibs and brown cowhide chaps, floor-length fur coats and hip-length puffer jackets — and of course, ski boots and cowboy boots.
—Cari Shane, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
In addition to good boots and chainsaw chaps, this denim shirt has become an essential part of my wood-cutting uniform.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside, 6 Nov. 2025
Go downstairs to have your own custom harnesses or chaps made, or browse their extensive ready-to-wear collections.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2025
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John Seabrook, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
There are ski helmets and Stetsons, colorful Gortex bibs and brown cowhide chaps, floor-length fur coats and hip-length puffer jackets — and of course, ski boots and cowboy boots.
—Cari Shane, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
In addition to good boots and chainsaw chaps, this denim shirt has become an essential part of my wood-cutting uniform.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside, 6 Nov. 2025
Go downstairs to have your own custom harnesses or chaps made, or browse their extensive ready-to-wear collections.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chap
Noun
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The old guys delivered this one Texas isn’t here if not for two of most experienced players.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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The Americans’ team motto for this tournament was ‘FOR GLORY’ -- but these guys get plenty of it.—
Greg Cote
Updated March 17,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Tickets range in price by day, or are $15 for adults and $6 for kids (ages 5-12) for the whole weekend, with ages 4 and under.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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The living room and bedroom can be separated by two large pocket doors, ideal for friends traveling together or families with kids.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The gentleman turned out to be a base commander of C-32, so Goins invited him up to share his story.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Families frolicking in this Holidome surely had no idea about the mission of these nine tall gentlemen who trouped in and out.—
Bill Hancock,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Kefir is the wild child of the yogurt family—the drinkable liquid is super gut friendly, and is believed to lower inflammation throughout the body.—
Jahnavi Rapaka,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2026
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The legislative blueprint outlines a half-dozen guiding principles for lawmakers, focusing on protecting children, preventing electricity costs from surging, respecting intellectual property rights, preventing censorship and educating Americans on using the technology.—
SEUNG MIN KIM,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Police release suspect description Police said the suspect is described as a 25‑ to 27‑year‑old Indian male, about 5‑foot‑9.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The male showed a gun and opened fire toward the friends, police said.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Somebody’s got to shoot it, dude.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2026
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That's when golden dudes will start being handed out.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Chap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chap. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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