chappie
Americannoun
plural
chappiesnoun
Etymology
Origin of chappie
Example Sentences
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Dan is a sort of cheeky chappie, always fun to be around.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2016
The quintessential cheeky chappie turned his attention to cinema and, by the age of six, had his first film role, that of a cigar-smoking midget in Orchids and Ermine.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2014
But there's no bitterness from Fishwick, whose cheeky chappie, straight-talking Northerner schtick appears to come direct from central casting, although it's no less real for that.
From The Guardian • Jul. 6, 2012
Of course, if you're a cheerful chappie who's more interested in perfecting his arm ball than hitting the books, you can easily feign these depths by asking ludicrously pointless questions – What is art?
From The Guardian • Mar. 26, 2010
“Be’nt thick wold chappie our Wat that erst run lunatical?”
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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