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

Informal, affectionate variant of chap, meaning a man or fellow.

"He's a friendly little chappy, always smiling."

adj

Of skin, rough and cracked; chapped.

"Her hands felt chappy after the cold walk home."

How to use chappy

Learner’s notes

In 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.

Rhymes for chappy

appy happy nappy pappy sappy cappy crappy snappy slappy scrappy unhappy

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Frequently asked questions

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.