Word
CHAP
Phoneticschap
US/ˈtʃæp/
UK/tʃˈæp/
Countable noun Informal
Definition
n. a friendly way to talk about a man or a boy.
n. a man or boy, typically used as a familiar or informal term of address. Often carries a connotation of friendliness or traditional British character.
Examples
“He is a very nice chap.”
“I met an old chap at the pub who told me stories about the village's history.”
Examples
simple
“He is a very nice chap.”
contextual
“I met an old chap at the pub who told me stories about the village's history.”
Usage
Commonly used in British English; often paired with adjectives like 'old', 'nice', or 'jolly'.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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