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chaps Synonyms

Another word for chaps

Choosing another word for chaps depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Sturdy protective leggings, typically made of leather and having no seat, worn buckled over trousers by horseback riders, ranch workers, or motorcyclists to shield the legs from brush, friction, and weather.

Usage Example

"The ranch hand buckled on his heavy leather leggings before riding out into the thorny scrubland."

Strong
leggings

• noun (Context 2)

Men or boys; fellows (plural of chap).

Usage Example

"Several of the fellows from the university rowing club met at the pub after practice."

Strongest
fellows
blokes
Strong
guys
lads
gents

• noun (Context 3)

The lower jaws or cheeks, especially of an animal such as a pig.

Usage Example

"The hound licked its jowls eagerly as the roast was carved."

Strong
jowls
jaws
cheeks

• Nearby Words

chappal
chappie
chappy
chaps
chapstick
chapter
char

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Chaps. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/chaps
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