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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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
In addition to good boots and chainsaw chaps, this denim shirt has become an essential part of my wood-cutting uniform.
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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
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
For New Year's Eve 2024 festivities, Wilson wore black velvet chaps artfully strapped to her arms as a cape of sorts.
—Marcus K. Dowling, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Sep. 2025
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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
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
For New Year's Eve 2024 festivities, Wilson wore black velvet chaps artfully strapped to her arms as a cape of sorts.
—Marcus K. Dowling, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chaps
Noun
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You guys got an uptick in the ratings and very good reviews for last year’s Oscars, but one criticism was that some of the speeches — Adrien Brody’s, in particular — went on a little long.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Mar. 2026
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Most guys can get by without an aftershave, no shortage of which are fragrance conduits masquerading as moisturizers.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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These hydrocolloid gel bandages seal the blister and provide cushioning against further friction, which will get your kids back in the mood to meet Minnie Mouse super fast.—
Terri Peters,
Parents,
6 Mar. 2026
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For homes with pets and kids, this machine-washable throw is a smart pick; simply lay the blanket flat to dry and shake it out to restore its fluffiness.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Bears begin emerging from their winter dens, with adult males appearing first to look for food, often appearing skinny and hungry, according to DEEP.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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The research team collected four specimens — three males and one female — from beneath a single rock resting on moist leaf litter near a seasonal stream inside Thailand’s Kaeng Krachan National Park.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Spiro grew up privileged in London, one of four children of Glenn Spiro, a prominent jeweler who counts Jay-Z as a client and pal.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Human rights groups have reported that more than 1,000 people have been killed by US-Israeli strikes since Saturday, including children.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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And one of the gentlemen just looked at the petition and wouldn't even look me in the eye.—
March 8,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Mulvaney’s penchant for girlish giggles and squeals between bites of her spaghetti pomodoro stand out in Arno, especially when juxtaposed against the sea of older gentlemen in an assortment of ill-fitting grey blazers sitting behind her at the bar.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Learning from that group of dudes… that is the masterclass that people pay for.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
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But people might try to pick other dudes or whatever the case may be.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Chaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chaps. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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