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• present tense form of chap (3rd person singular).

chaps

American  

[chaps, shaps] / tʃæps, ʃæps /

noun

(used with a plural verb)

1. a pair of joined leather leggings, often widely flared, worn over trousers, especially by cowboys, as protection against burs, rope burns, etc., while on horseback.

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chaps British  

/ tʃæps, ʃæps /

plural noun

1. Also called: chaparejos.   chaparajos.  leather overalls without a seat, worn by cowboys

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Etymology

Origin of chaps

1810–20, short for chaparajos

Example Sentences

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chaps

Siblings Amora and Milo Castilo wear vintage cowboy hats, jackets and chaps.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026

The three-hour extravaganza of chaps and cowboy boots has been lauded for its high-energy and artistry, and has delighted fans with appearances by Beyoncé and Jay-Z's daughters, Blue, 13, and Rumi, aged eight.

From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2025

As soon as she dropped her picture with the plain white tee and the chaps, from there I was like I definitely need to have chaps.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 2, 2025

“The chaps there, we call them,” he said, a term I had never heard for chapines — Guatemalans.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 21, 2025

“Mandela, don’t you know what those two chaps were?”

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

Related Words

• knickers
• shorts
• slacks
• trousers
• underpants