chap

/tʃæp/

Definitions

1. noun

a close friend or companion

“He’s a good chap, always willing to lend a helping hand.”

2. noun

a man, especially an old man

“The elderly chap was struggling to carry his groceries.”

3. verb

to cut or chip, especially in a rough or uneven way

“The wood chap easily with the dull axe.”

4. verb

to cause a crack or chip in something

“The cold weather chapped the paint on the car.”

5. verb

to become cracked or chipped

“The dry air chapped my skin.”

Synonyms

  • fellow
  • mate

Antonyms

  • enemy
  • foe