chap

//tʃæp//
B2Frequency Level 11Colloquial
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Noun

chapSingular
chapsPlural
1

A man or boy; a fellow.

He's a friendly chap who always greets everyone.

Noun

chapSingular
chapsPlural
1

A crack or sore patch on the skin, especially caused by cold or exposure.

I get chaps on my hands every winter.

Synonym

Verb

1

To cause the skin to crack or become rough and sore, typically due to cold or dryness.

The cold winter wind chapped my lips.

Synonym

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