noun
chappy
CHA-pee
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.
Word Forms
more chappy comparative, chappies plural, most chappy superlative
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Etymology
From chap + the diminutive/informal suffix -y.