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: December 26, 2023
\CHAP-faw-lun\ adjective
What It Means
Chapfallen (less commonly spelled chopfallen) is a synonym of depressed that means "cast down in spirit." It can also mean "having the lower jaw hanging loosely."
// Gina was chapfallen when she learned that her best friend's visit would have to be postponed.
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