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chap

[chap] / tʃæp /
NOUN
gentleman
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He sips small amounts of ice water because drinking too much is akin to licking one’s lips, causing them to chap.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

As an honest broker from the moderate left, notwithstanding his Trump fixation, Mr. Traub may be the chap to get the message across.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

But this stammering, rather dull chap doesn’t come across as a genius.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025

"He is just as funny off stage as he is on stage, a great chap, I like him," said David.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2025

I don’t think the chap could slouch if he wanted to.

From "The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge" by M.T. Anderson and Eugene Yelchin




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