Chappism

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A fashion movement or aesthetic inspired by British men's culture and clothing from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, especially as promoted in the lifestyle magazine The Chap. uncountable

    "You see, old chap, this is it: the pipe smokers' relay, the Chap Olympics, sport's ultimate trial of Chappism."

Example

More examples

"You see, old chap, this is it: the pipe smokers' relay, the Chap Olympics, sport's ultimate trial of Chappism."

Etymology

From chap + -ism.

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