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10 Language-to-English DictionariesChico
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈtʃiko
"El chico de la tienda siempre me saluda."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A friendly or informal term for a young man or boy.
"The chappie at the corner shop always greets me with a smile." - 2
A term used to refer to a man or fellow in a casual manner.
"That chappie over there is my best mate."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'chappie' is believed to have originated in British English in the late 19th century, possibly derived from the word 'chap', which itself comes from the Old English 'ceap', meaning 'a trader' or 'a fellow'. Over time, it evolved to refer to a young man or boy, often in a friendly or informal context.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Chappie" is said worldwide
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Gamin
Transliteration: ga-mɛ̃
"Le gamin du coin est toujours souriant."
Bursche
Transliteration: ˈbʊʁʃə
"Der Bursche an der Ecke begrüßt mich immer freundlich."
Ragazzo
Transliteration: raˈɡattso
"Il ragazzo del negozio è sempre sorridente."
Chico
Transliteration: ˈtʃiko
"El chico de la tienda siempre me saluda."
Rapaz
Transliteration: ʁaˈpaz
"O rapaz da esquina sempre sorri para mim."
लड़का
Transliteration: laṛkā
"कोने पर खड़ा लड़का हमेशा मुस्कुराता है।"
小伙子
Transliteration: xiǎohuǒzi
"角落里的小伙子总是对我微笑。"
소년
Transliteration: sonyeon
"모퉁이에 있는 소년은 항상 나에게 미소를 지어요."
少年
Transliteration: shōnen
"角にいる少年はいつも私に微笑みかけます。"
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