Chappie Meaning in English
word
ˈtʃæpi
CHAP-ee
tʃˈæpi
chap-EE
Definition
A very informal British English word meaning a boy or man, usually friendly or affectionate. It’s similar to saying 'guy' or 'kid' in English.
Usage & Nuances
'Chappie' is old-fashioned and mainly used in British English, sounding friendly or playful. It's informal; rarely used in US English. Not for formal writing. Sometimes spelled 'chappy.'
Spanish: chico - muchacho - tío (informal)Portuguese (BR): garoto - rapaz - sujeito (informal)Portuguese (PT): rapaz - miúdo - tipo (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 小伙子 - 男孩 (口语)Chinese (Traditional): 小夥子 - 男孩 (口語)Hindi: लड़का (अनौपचारिक) - लड़के (दोस्ताना)Arabic: شاب (غير رسمي) - فتى (ودي)Bengali: ছেলে - ছোকরা - বালকRussian: паренёк - парень - мальчишкаJapanese: 男の子 - 少年 - 若者Vietnamese: cậu nhóc - thằng bé - anh chàngKorean: 소년 - 남자아이 - 남자Turkish: delikanlı - oğlan - çocukUrdu: لڑکا - لڑکپن والاIndonesian: anak laki-laki - bocah - cowok
Example Sentences
That chappie over there is my brother.
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The little chappie lost his toy.
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A kind chappie helped me find the train station.
basic
He’s a clever little chappie, isn’t he?
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Some chappie dropped his wallet on the bus.
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Don’t worry about him, he’s just a harmless chappie.
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