chap

Definitions


[tʃap], (Verb)

Definitions:
- (of the skin) become cracked, rough, or sore, especially through exposure to wind or cold weather
(e.g: his skin is very dry and chaps easily)


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Origin:
late Middle English: of unknown origin


[tʃap], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a cracked or sore patch on the skin


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English: of unknown origin


[tʃap], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a man or boy
(e.g: he sounded like a nice, caring sort of chap)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 18th century (denoting a buyer or customer): abbreviation of chapman. The current sense also dates from the early 18th century


[tʃap], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the lower jaw or half of the cheek, especially that of a pig used as food


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century: of unknown origin. Compare with chops




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