chappie

or chap·py

[ chap-ee ]

nounplural chap·pies.British Informal.

Origin of chappie

1
First recorded in 1815–25; chap2 + -ie

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How to use chappie in a sentence

  • The ‘cheeky chappy’ will be out of the public eye for some time but will likely laugh off his nude photo scandal.

  • "Not so much pleased with myself as disappointed in you, Chappy," countered the exultant Brock.

    Sundry Accounts | Irvin S. Cobb
  • But against women confederates Chappy Marr had a strong prejudice.

    Sundry Accounts | Irvin S. Cobb
  • Radley turned round and, having seen me, said something in an undertone to Chappy.

    Tell England | Ernest Raymond
  • I had no need, however, to strain my ears, for Chappy was incapable of speaking softly for any length of time.

    Tell England | Ernest Raymond
  • Chappy turned in his chair, which creaked alarmingly, and composed himself to talk comfortably.

    Tell England | Ernest Raymond

British Dictionary definitions for chappie

chappie

/ (ˈtʃæpɪ) /


noun
  1. informal another word for chap 1 (def. 2)

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