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old chap
noun
, Chiefly British: Older Use.
- (used in informal direct address to a man of any age.)
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Word History and Origins
Origin of old chap1
First recorded in 1815–25
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Example Sentences
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il is “a flabby old chap” who has suffered “physical and psychological trauma” since having a stroke.
From The Daily Beast
And since he was a very fast runner—for short distances—he met Grandfather Mole just as the old chap was crawling up the bank.
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But he watched Grandfather Mole narrowly, with a grin on his face, to see what the old chap would do.
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"No, old chap," I answered, pulling the long ears gently till he smiled.
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“Mark, old chap, the attack has begun;” and Hendon handed the letter to the former, who read it through.
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So we went up nearer, because we knew he was a rusty old chap and there might be some fun going.
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