old chap

American  

noun

Chiefly British: Older Use.

1. (used in informal direct address to a man of any age.)

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Etymology

Origin of old chap

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

"Thank you for your service old chap - it won't be the same without you."

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2021

Neighbors possibly felt the same way in Argentina when the kindly old chap who lived downstairs was arrested as a war criminal.

From New York Times • Oct. 11, 2017

It’s not looking good for the old chap as he struggles to stay in a long rally, but a glorious forehand down the advantage side saves his service point.

From The Guardian • Jan. 19, 2016

And so whatever epiphany may be in store for this annoying character is - sorry, old chap - rather too little, and too late.

From Washington Times • Sep. 3, 2014

“Say, Faucet old chap, come join me in my study for a cigar. Too much chitchat going on in here, what?”

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood