chaps
pronunciation
How to pronounce chaps in British English:
UK [tʃæps]
How to pronounce chaps in American English:
US [tʃæps]
Word Origin
- chaps (n.1)
- 1844, American English, short for chaparejos, from Mexican Spanish chaparreras, overalls worn to protect from chaparro (see chaparral).
- chaps (n.2)
- "jaws, cheeks," from chap (n.), 1550s, of unknown origin. Hence, chap-fallen (1590s).
Example
- 1. My dictator revives eventually , let that chaps .
- 2. There were only one or two chaps there .
- 3. I know he doesn 't do it on purpose , but he just chaps my hide .
- 4. She makes chaps , bridles for horses and lately , purses .
- 5. Chaps , if you 're planning a summer getaway with the lady in your life , be warned the flights and hotels may be the cheapest part .