covey
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Meaning · English
A male person, a man; a chap, a chappie.
Register: dated, slang
Examples
I don't know what would become of these here young chaps, if it wasn't for such careful old coveys as we are— […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “covey” mean?
A male person, a man; a chap, a chappie.
Is “covey” formal or informal?
covey is generally dated, slang.