chappow

/tʃæpoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A variant of chapbook, referring to a small booklet or pamphlet, especially one containing ballads or folk songs.

“The old bookstore had a collection of rare chappows from the 19th century.”

2. verb

To read or recite a chapbook or other short literary work.

“He loved to chappow stories to his friends by the campfire.”

Synonyms

  • ballad
  • chapbook
  • pamphlet

Antonyms

  • epic
  • novel