chaps

[ chaps, shaps ]

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.

chaps

/ ʃæps; tʃæps /

plural noun

1. leather overalls without a seat, worn by cowboys Also calledchaparejoschaparajos

Word History and Origins

Origin of chaps¹

1810–20, Americanism; short for chaparajos

Word History and Origins

Origin of chaps¹

C19: shortened from chaparejos

Example Sentences

It features a white horse, assless chaps, Eric Holder, and cheap video effects.

From The Daily Beast

In 2007, Wired.com reported that the Brothers Chaps shot down deals from both Cartoon Network and Comedy Central.

From The Daily Beast

From the beginning, the Brothers Chaps had a vision drastically different from the world and time they inhabited.

From The Daily Beast

The Internet, and the Brothers Chaps, have changed since 2010.

From The Daily Beast

Perhaps most importantly, the Brothers Chaps knew computers.

From The Daily Beast

We never keep ony thing o' value in the house, to tempt them sort o' chaps, wi' a bank so near.

From Project Gutenberg

Few of the useful contrivances had been invented yet, and almost any one of these chaps might be a genius.

From Project Gutenberg

"There's some of thae chaps'll fairly enjoy this," said Davie, nodding in the direction of some of the delegates.

From Project Gutenberg

His winders looked right opsit Newgit, and many and many dozen chaps has he seen hanging there.

From Project Gutenberg

After breakfast we all laid off and talked, and the first thing that come out was that these chaps didn't know one another.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• knickers
• shorts
• slacks
• trousers
• underpants