old chap

American  

noun

Chiefly British: Older Use.

1. (used in informal direct address to a man of any age.)

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Etymology

Origin of old chap

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

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old chap

I say old chap, there would appear to be some digits transposed here.

From New York Times ● Nov. 10, 2017

As he wrote when he first read Gillette's stage adaptation: "It's good to see the old chap back."

From BBC ● Jan. 25, 2015

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 idea is, old chap, you have to let go of what you have.

From Salon ● Sep. 10, 2013

“As a matter of fact, Max, old chap, I came to congratulate you on the inquest this afternoon.”

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier