chaps

Meanings

• Noun

  A term used to address or refer to a group of men, especially in a friendly or familiar way.

  - "The ranch hands all called each other 'chaps'."
  - "When I grew up in Texas, all the men were called 'chaps'."
  - "My father's buddies from the motorcycle club were all 'chaps'."

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Synonyms

ch. , chpt.

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Variants

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chaps , chap , chapped , chapping

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Etymology

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

Originally, 'chaps' was a term used for leather coverings worn over the trousers by cowboys to protect them from the saddle and spurs.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'chaps' comes from the Old English word 'capere', which means 'to seize'.

2. In Australia, 'chaps' is also used as a term for a type of rubber covering worn by surfers to protect their legs from the board.

3. In the UK, 'chaps' is used as a slang term for underpants.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cowboy: A person, typically a man, who works on a ranch, especially one who tends cattle.

2. Leather: A flexible, durable material made from animal hide, used for clothing, footwear, and other purposes.

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Culture

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In American and Australian cultures, 'chaps' is used as a term of endearment or respect for men. It is also used in literature and art to depict the rugged, masculine spirit of the cowboy or outback life.

How to Memorize "chaps"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of cowboys in the wild west, all wearing leather chaps and hats, sitting around a campfire.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'chaps' with the image of a cowboy or a group of men in leather coverings.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Cowboys in Chaps' to help remember the definition of 'chaps'.

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