CHAP
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈtʃæp// UK //tʃˈæp// chap
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.
He is a very nice chap.
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'.