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Definition of chappie
chappie
/ˈtʃæp.i/
chap · pie
Plural:chappies
chappie Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
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• noun
1
British An informal, affectionate, or slightly dated term for a man, boy, or fellow, often used as a friendly form of address.
Example
"The cheerful old chappie at the train station helped us find the right platform."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the early 19th century as a diminutive of 'chap', which itself is an abbreviation of the obsolete 'chapman' (from Old English 'ceapmann'), originally meaning a merchant, peddler, or customer.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chappie. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chappie