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Would you refer to a younger or old man as chap?

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voswaa · 30/01/2025 20:35

Having this debate with DH. For me I would use it for an older well to do gentleman but he would use in reference to a younger man.

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AllTheChaos · 30/01/2025 20:37

Both here, too 😊

Doggymummar · 30/01/2025 20:37

No but my frightfully posh friend would, and does. Hello old chap to any male he is friends with

ICanTellYouMissMe · 30/01/2025 20:36

I would never ever use chap at all. I don't think I've ever heard anyone in Scotland say it?

Not helpful in the context of this thread, sorry 😁 but it just made me realise I don't think it's a thing for Scottish people at all.

CaptainAwkward · 30/01/2025 20:35

Both!

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