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chap
What does chap mean?
To knock or rap, especially on a door; 'chap the door'.
"Chap the door and see if they're in."
Origin
Scots, imitative of a knocking sound.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'chap' mean in Scots?
To chap is to knock or rap, especially on a door, as in 'chap the door'.
How do you use 'chap'?
You use it for knocking, e.g. 'Chap the door and see if they're in.' In dominoes, 'to chap' can also mean to knock when you can't play a tile.
Where does 'chap' come from?
It's Scots, imitative of the sound of knocking.
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