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Pronunciation: /tʃap/

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Definition of chap

noun

(usually chaps)

the lower jaw or half of the cheek, especially that of a pig used as food.

Origin:

mid 16th century: of unknown origin. Compare with chops

chap in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of chap in the US English dictionary

Nearby words

chaos theory
chaotic
chaotic attractor
chap ¹
chap ²
chap ³
chap-fallen
chap.
chaparajos
chaparral
chapatti

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chap¹ Br. Eng
chap² Br. Eng
chap. Br. Eng
chap-fallen (also chop-fallen) Br. Eng
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adjective

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