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Chappy

/ˈt͡ʃæpi/ · noun

Meaning

(British, informal) A chap; a fellow..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (British, informal) A chap; a fellow.
  2. Full of chaps; cleft; gaping; open.
  3. (of skin, rare, perhaps archaic) Chapped, dry.

Example Sentences

The application was followed at once by terrible pain in the wound; furthermore, there appeared a dry and chappy tongue, intolerable thirst, colics, cramplike contractions of the legs and back, and a weak and irregular pulse.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does chappy mean?

Chappy means (British, informal) A chap; a fellow..

What is a synonym for chappy?

Common synonyms include man.

What is the opposite of chappy?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use chappy in a sentence?

The application was followed at once by terrible pain in the wound; furthermore, there appeared a dry and chappy tongue, intolerable thirst, colics, cramplike contractions of the legs and back, and a weak and irregular pulse.

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