old chap
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of old chap
First recorded in 1815–25
Example Sentences
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"Thank you for your service old chap - it won't be the same without you."
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2021
I say old chap, there would appear to be some digits transposed here.
From New York Times • Nov. 10, 2017
One old chap told me straight: the spark that was there in print didn’t exist in person.
From The Guardian • Dec. 17, 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
Vincent’s so happy to see her, and “ah, old chap, she had such a look on her face and she was so glad to see us.”
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
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