or chappy, subs. (familiar).—The latest (1890) variety of man about town; a term of intimacy. [From CHAP, a chum, + IE, a diminutive.] For synonyms, see DANDY.

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  1882.  Punch, vol. LXXXII., p. 69, col. 1, ‘The Fine Young London Gentleman.’

        I’ll sing you a fine new song, all about a fine young spark,
Who’s a fine Young London Gentleman quite up to any lark,
Who takes supper very early, and breakfasts in the dark;
Who’s a real ‘dear old CHAPPIE,’ as I needn’t perhaps remark.

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  1883.  G. A. S[ALA], in Illustrated London News, March 24, p. 290, col. 1. Lord Boodle, a rapid CHAPPIE always ready to bet on everything with anybody.

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