chaps
Example Sentences
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The three-hour extravaganza of chaps and cowboy boots has been lauded for its high-energy and artistry, and has delighted fans with appearances by Beyoncé and Jay-Z's daughters, Blue, 13, and Rumi, aged eight.
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2025
If untended, it has below the green top what some people call “petticoats” of dead leaves, but I think they look like those furry chaps that silent movie cowboys used to wear.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2025
Nae time for chit-chat now chaps, yer live on BBC Scotland...
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2024
Even the core lingo comes from the Spanish language: lariat, corral, chaps.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2024
The word bo was short for bonjour, started by some chaps learning French in secondary school and wanting to show off.
From "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" by William Kamkwamba
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