CHAP Synonyms: 102 Similar and Opposite Words

chap

noun

ˈchap

Definition of chap

as in guy

chiefly British an adult male human being a couple of chaps kindly gave us directions to Buckingham Palace

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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 Look out for the walking poles and chaps regularly left propped by the front door. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 Another chap with his hands on his hips. — Literary Hub, 13 Apr. 2026 The colored pencil drawing depicted the back of a cowboy wearing colorful chaps. — Claire Partain, Houston Chronicle, 16 Mar. 2026 Sixty-five years ago, a 16-year-old chap called Eddie Mulder rode a 500cc Royal Enfield Fury and won the Big Bear Run, an off-road desert race held in California. — New Atlas, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chap

Recent Examples of Synonyms for chap

Noun

More than a few people believe that, despite the messy route to get there, Penn State landed on the right guy.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
These guys might do much of the unglamorous work that goes unnoticed, breaking up play, playing short passes and sliding across into position to snuff out counter-attacks, but their role is highly valued in the transfer market.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of guy

Noun

Writer Brad Bird confirmed there will not be a time jump in the third movie, keeping the Parr kids Violet, Dash and Jack-Jack at their original ages.

— Mya Copeland, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
Families can also participate in daily arts and crafts sessions, with materials provided on request and staff on hand to help kids create their own souvenirs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of kid

Noun

The gentleman doing the inspection said my tires were too old.

— John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026
What being Southern meant to his father—and the values Duane associates with being a Southern gentleman.

— Sid Evans, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of gentleman

Noun

The Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA) listed a slightly lower average ranges— about 12 to 15 pounds for males and 9 to 12 pounds for females — while highlighting that some males can weigh more than 20 pounds.

— Pat Mueller, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026
The mountain lion, a young male believed to be between 1 and 3 years old, was put down that same day.

— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026