An arabic slang term deriving from the word cheap. You commonly use it to describe an ignorant person who wears fake brands.

Pronounced: chayps, shapes, japes

Quick greeting used to avoid someone. Usually leaves the other person confused, leaving enough time for a quick exit and no conversation. Sometimes incorporated with a quick handwave.

Pracical Use:
- awkward momments (lifts, toilets, etc)
- greeting people accross the street
- to confuse people (shop attendants, parking inspectors)
- change conversation (bosses, wives, people asking for money)

Cheps is defined as the phonetic pronunciation of ‘chips’ by a Californian valley-girl usually in the context of ordering them with guacamole or salsa.

Generally there are multiple variations of “cheps” available in stores for consumption.