chappy

/ˈtʃæpi/

Definitions

1. noun

A chappy is a colloquial term for a person, especially a man, who is cheerful or good-natured.

“He was a chappy guy who always had a smile on his face.”

2. adjective

Describing something that is cheerful, happy, or carefree.

“It was a chappy day at the beach with the sun shining.”

3. noun

A chappy is a type of small, usually single-person, boat or dinghy.

“The chappy was used to ferry people across the lake.”

Synonyms

  • cheery
  • good-natured

Antonyms

  • gloomy
  • pessimistic