B2nouninformalrelationships
US/tʃæp/
UK/tʃæp/
a man, used in a friendly way, especially in older British English
In context
Ask the chap at the front desk, he knows where everything is.
My grandfather was a lovely old chap who always told funny stories.
The young chap who fixed our boiler was really quick.
Words that go with chap
adjective + noun
- nice chapHer new boyfriend is a nice chap, a bit shy.
- old chapThe old chap at the corner shop knows everyone's name.
- young chapA young chap offered me his seat on the bus.
- clever chapHe's a clever chap, he'll work it out.
noun + preposition
- chap atThe chap at the bank was very helpful.