(usually in the plural) leather leggings without a seat; joined by a belt; often have flared outer flaps; worn over trousers by cowboys to protect their legs
Rather like that chap from UKIP who says he intends to form the next government.
From the dailymail.co.uk
Hole's lead singer, Courtney Love, was once married to a chap named Kurt Cobain.
From the hecklerspray.com
In contrast, the chap I deal with at their Cannes store is absolutely brilliant.
From the guardian.co.uk
A little while back, they took out a chap carrying a pistol with a single round.
From the guardian.co.uk
PhilipDThanks abunch for the lenghty reply old chap, i shall give it another go.
From the guardian.co.uk
We're sure the chap was no threat to the X Factor judge's fledgling relationship.
From the thisislondon.co.uk
I approach a bareheaded but very tall chap at the door of the department store.
From the eadt.co.uk
He did all the studying in his own time because that is the sort of chap he is.
From the kidderminstershuttle.co.uk
Simon keeps himself to himself, he's a very, very nice chap and he's very honest.
From the expressandstar.com
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A boy or man; "that chap is your host"; "there's a fellow at the door"; "he's a likable cuss"; "he's a good bloke"
Crack due to dehydration; "My lips chap in this dry weather"
Crevice: a long narrow depression in a surface
A crack in a lip caused usually by cold
(usually in the plural) leather leggings without a seat; joined by a belt; often have flared outer flaps; worn over trousers by cowboys to protect their legs
The Chap is a British magazine published six times a year and related books edited by Gustav Temple, proposing a return to a dandified way of life, involving tweed, pipe smoking, brogues and finely pressed trousers. ...
The Chap are an experimental pop band from London. Their music is a mix of rock and pop with small quantities of almost every other genre thrown in for good measure. They are known for their energetic live shows which often end with exploding violins and cellos.
Chaps (or) are sturdy coverings for the legs consisting of leggings and a belt. They are buckled on over trousers with the chaps' integrated belt, but unlike trousers they have no seat and are not joined at the crotch. ...
(CHAPS) The Clearing House Automated Payment System or CHAPS is a British company established in London in 1984, which offers same-day sterling and euro fund transfers. CHAPS is a member of the trade organisation APACS, and the EU-area settlement system TARGET.