chap

Meanings

• Noun

  A short form of the word 'chapter'.

  - "In the first chap of the book, the protagonist is introduced."

• Noun or Interjection

  A term used to address a young boy or man.

  - "Hey, chap, can you help me carry these boxes?"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with chap
map , clap , tap , rap

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Chap (Scottish) : A type of raincoat
   

2. Chap (Australian slang) : A person, often used pejoratively
   

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Variants

List of all variants of chap that leads to same result
chap , chaps , chapped , chapping , Chap Stick , Chap Sticks , ChapStick , ChapSticks , chapstick , chapsticks

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'ceap' meaning 'purchase' or 'buy'. The term 'chap' is derived from this root.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'chap' has been in use since the Middle English period.

2. In some dialects of English, 'chap' can be used as a verb, meaning 'to dress or prepare (something) in a particular way'.

3. The term 'chap' has also been used in the title of several works of literature, including 'Chapters from an Incomplete Novel' by Edgar Allan Poe and 'Chapters from a Provincial Life' by Charles Dickens.

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Related Concepts

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1. Chapter: A self-contained section of a book, document, or other written work.

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Culture

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In literature, 'chap' has been used to refer to a young man or boy, often in a lighthearted or humorous context. It has also been used as a term of address.

How to Memorize "chap"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the letter 'C' followed by the letter 'h' and the letter 'a' and the letter 'p'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'chap' with 'chapter'. This can help you remember that 'chap' is a shortened form of the word 'chapter'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by associating the word 'chap' with 'chapter' and the letter 'C'. For example, you could remember it as 'C for Chap, and Chap for Chapter'.

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