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Synonyms & Antonyms of chap
1 chiefly British
an adult male human being
- a couple of chaps kindly gave us directions to Buckingham Palace
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2 Southern & Midland
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood
- a cute little chap
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- kindergartner
- (also kindergartener),
- preschooler,
- rug rat
- [slang],
- schoolboy,
- schoolchild,
- schoolgirl,
- schoolkid
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The first known use of chap was in the 14th century
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