chaps

plural-noun
UK: /tʃæps/
US: /tʃæps/

  1. Men or boys; a friendly way to address a group of males.

    1. Alright chaps, let's get started quickly.
    2. The chaps at the pub were discussing the football match with strong opinions.

  2. Leather coverings for the legs, worn especially by cowboys for protection.

    1. He put on his chaps before riding the horse to somewhere.
    2. The cowboy adjusted his chaps, preparing for a long day of herding cattle and riding.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "chaps" in English means: Men or boys; a friendly way to address a group of males., Leather coverings for the legs, worn especially by cowboys for protection..

The phonetic transcription of "chaps" is /tʃæps/ in British English and /tʃæps/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "chaps": "Alright chaps, let's get started quickly.". More examples on the page.