- present tense form of chap (3rd person singular).
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
Attendees wore bedazzled cowboy boots and hats; chaps; fringe and leather; red, white and blue; outfits inspired by Beyoncé’s past tours and video looks; and, of course, denim on denim on denim.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 2, 2025
“The chaps there, we call them,” he said, a term I had never heard for chapines — Guatemalans.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 21, 2025
Money talks: "Pinch your noses chaps, we’re going in. This is too good to refuse."
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 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
