chevy chase en · NOUN
Etymology
From a semi-legendary battle featured in The Ballad of Chevy Chase that took place on a chase in the Cheviot Hills. Note that chevy is also a synonym for chase, the main activity of the tag-like game.
Meanings
- An alternate name or variant game of prisoners' bars or Darebase.
- (Cockney, slang) The face.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| chevy chases | Number=Plur | lexicographic |