chap
Translation
fellow, guy, man
Examples
He's a very decent chap.
He's a very decent fellow.
Come on, chaps, let's get going.
Come on, guys, let's get going.
Grammar Patterns
a/the chap a man or boy He's a decent chap.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fellow, guy, dude
Etymology
Short for 'chapman', an old word for a merchant or trader. It evolved to mean 'customer' and then more generally 'fellow'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a friendly 'chap' tipping his 'cap'. 'Chap' and 'cap' sound similar.