chappie

Definition of chappienext
British

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Recent Examples of chappie Editor’s note: Director Neill Blomkamp is back with his latest film Chappie this weekend. Mark Yarm, WIRED, 16 July 2013
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chappie
Noun
  • At the end of the night, during the bows, Butler slaps the guys playing her two antagonists gently on their butts, a gesture that would have jarred in most stagings but fully in keeping with the inclusive, humanistic vibe of this production.
    Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Although Reese is the favorite to be chosen second overall, Styles is a plug-and-play guy who could have more of an impact on a Jets defense that needs an influx of talent.
    Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The actual scene of the Denny’s Plan, in which Clark visits a famously gay Denny’s while on a work trip in Chicago to entice a fine young gentleman to meet up with Floyd as Tiger Tiger, is where Bateman really shines this week.
    Andy Andersen, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2026
  • There has been firm and widespread pushback at reports that there is a gentleman’s agreement that Tonali can leave, while Howe has spoken about their tight relationship.
    George Caulkin, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The Eagles had in mind city-dwelling male breadwinners and excluded household and domestic work from their vision of who was among the deserving.
    Trevor Jackson, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Two groups — six females with two guides, and another group of three males with two guides — had decided to combine for the return to the trailhead at the Castle Peak Snowpark on Donner Summit, according to the report.
    Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • No more identity months, DEI offices, dudes in dresses.
    Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
  • No, that was some of the best times of your life, dude.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2026

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“Chappie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chappie. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.

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