Chap/tʃæp/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage Used informally, typically in British English, when referring to men. Met a chap who knew all about cars. Pro Tip 2/3Friendly Tone Implies a friendly or affectionate attitude towards the person. John's a good chap; he helped me move. Pro Tip 3/3Often Age-Neutral Can refer to males of any age, but sometimes leans towards younger individuals. That young chap over there is my cousin.