chap Synonyms
Another word for chap
• noun (Context 1)
An informal term for a man, boy, or fellow.
"He is a friendly fellow who always stops to chat with his neighbors."
• noun (Context 2)
Sturdy leather leggings worn over trousers by cowboys or motorcyclists to protect the legs (always used in the plural 'chaps').
"The rancher buckled on his leather chaps before riding out into the thorny brush."
• verb (Context 3)
To become or cause to become cracked, rough, or sore from exposure to cold, wind, or dryness (especially of the skin or lips).
"My lips always crack during the dry winter months if I forget to apply balm."
• noun (Context 4)
A painful crack, fissure, or sore spot in the skin, typically caused by exposure to cold or wind.
"The harsh winter wind left painful chaps on the gardener's hands."
• noun (Context 5)
The lower jaw or cheek, especially of an animal such as a pig.
"The traditional rural recipe calls for cured Bath chaps served cold with mustard."
Opposites of chap
The opposite of chap shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: