chaps

noun

Definition of chapsnext
plural of chap
1
as in guys
chiefly British an adult male human being a couple of chaps kindly gave us directions to Buckingham Palace

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2
as in kids
Southern & Midland a young person who is between infancy and adulthood a cute little chap

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Recent Examples of chaps How great was this, and cheers to the players for being sporting ol' chaps. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026 Look out for the walking poles and chaps regularly left propped by the front door. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 As a bonus, we’re rewarded with-sexy guys romping about in and out of form-fitting leather chaps and then in and out of tight wrestling tights. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026 The shop grew into the nation’s largest manufacturer of chaps, the leather leggings that protect a rider from brushy terrain. — Hollace Ava Weiner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026 But no one was sporting assless chaps in our suite. — 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 The beauty mogul created a near-perfect replica of the singer's ensemble down to the blonde hair, nose piercing and chaps. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chaps
  1. guys
  2. kids
  3. males
  4. children
  5. gentlemen
  6. dudes
Noun
  • There were just a bunch of drunk guys at the mansion and a couple Playboy bunnies that were contractually hired to walk around and wave.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • While Hannah and Ji make the tradeoff, Vega’s guys put a tracker on Ji and Tyler’s vehicle, all orchestrated from Vega’s business date at the driving range.
    — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 10 July 2026
Definition of guys
Noun
  • There were some older, some younger and some kids whose parents were diehard fans.
    — Sophie Lindberg July 11, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
  • The clients, a couple with two kids, wanted the look of an aged farmhouse.
    — Genevieve Walker, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2026
Definition of kids
Noun
  • Two masked and gloved males used a landscaping brick June 20 to smash their way into the front of Tacos Juniors, 9735 Roberts Road, and then depart through the rear with a safe, police said.
    — Dennis Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026
  • Tracking down the nasty bug isn’t straightforward as males and females of the parasite swap parts of their DNA to reproduce, meaning their offspring often have different genes.
    — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 8 July 2026
Definition of males
Noun
  • The Texas Medical Association is also calling for restrictions on prediction markets, including requiring users to be at least 21 years old and limiting advertisements that target children and young adults.
    — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026
  • Recently, there was a news story about an unlicensed childcare program in Goshen, Indiana found to be illegally operating with over 85 children and only three adults.
    — Kristin Stauss, Washington Post, 10 July 2026
Definition of children
Noun
  • There’s a resident big band that sets the tempo for dancing—there are even gentlemen hosts available for ladies—and a DJ rocks the small disco late into the night.
    — Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • The ladies shimmered in champagne, gold and blush, while the gentlemen wisely remembered that the safest way to stand out at Miss Swift’s wedding was, in fact, not to.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Definition of gentlemen
Noun
  • Bobby Wilson was a pastor’s son who grew up idolizing the kind of R&B dudes who could wail a praise song and then hit up Freaknik afterwards (think Jodeci and H-Town).
    — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 11 July 2026
  • Mariana is not pleased to hear this, and he's got some rough-looking dudes with him.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of dudes

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