noun
chappy
CHA-pee
Chappy (noun) means Informal, affectionate variant of chap, meaning a man or fellow. Example: “He's a friendly little chappy, always smiling.”
noun
1
Informal, affectionate variant of chap, meaning a man or fellow.
"He's a friendly little chappy, always smiling."
adj
1
Of skin, rough and cracked; chapped.
"Her hands felt chappy after the cold walk home."
How to use chappy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual, friendly way to say "little fellow" or "guy".
When to use it
Informal and somewhat dated or playful in tone.
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Word forms
- Plural
- chappies
- Comparative
- more chappy
- Superlative
- most chappy
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Etymology
From chap + the diminutive/informal suffix -y.
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Rhymes for chappy
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What does “chappy” mean?
The word “chappy” means informal, affectionate variant of chap, meaning a man or fellow. In plain terms, a casual, friendly way to say "little fellow" or "guy".
How do you pronounce “chappy”?
“Chappy” is pronounced CHA-pee (/ˈt͡ʃæpi/ in IPA).
How do you use “chappy” in a sentence?
Here is “chappy” used in a sentence: “He's a friendly little chappy, always smiling.”
What part of speech is “chappy”?
Depending on how it is used, “chappy” can be a noun and an adjective.
How many meanings does “chappy” have?
“Chappy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal, affectionate variant of chap, meaning a man or fellow.
