chappie

or chap·py

[ chap-ee ]

noun

, British Informal.

, plural chap·pies.

1. chap ²( def 1 ).

chappie

/ ˈtʃæpɪ /

noun

1. informal.
   another word for chap 1

Word History and Origins

Origin of chappie¹

First recorded in 1815–25; chap ² + -ie

Example Sentences

The one we use was by a chappie called Theodore Baker, 1894.

From The Daily Beast

While we were worrying over old Chappie a call came for volunteers to dig out some men that had been buried.

From Project Gutenberg

When we got to 'Frisco, he says to me: 'Thank God, old chappie, the worst part of the journey's over.'

From Project Gutenberg

The modern girl, he considered, was too dashed rowdy and exuberant for a chappie of peaceful tastes.

From Project Gutenberg

You see before you, old thing, a chappie who knows more about borrowing money than any man in London.

From Project Gutenberg

Now, before this, I ought to tell you, this chappie Mason had asked me to come out and have a bit of lunch.

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