old chap
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of old chap
First recorded in 1815–25
Example Sentences
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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
As for Dan Stevens, I say huzzah and well done, old chap.
From Salon ● Sep. 16, 2014
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
The old chap there looked at it and told me there was no way we could pull it out, because it would do too much damage.
From BBC ● Nov. 19, 2013
“But perhaps that’s a bad idea. The old chap came to a gooey, gruesome end, after all. What do you think, Quinzy? Is it bad luck to name the child Edward?”
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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