" Chapri " is a term used in urban slang to describe someone who doesn't conform to society's norms regarding fashion, language, or culture. It refers to individuals who may be seen as flamboyant or trying hard to be flashy. Characteristics of a " Chapri " - Attention-Seeking Behavior: Chapris often engage in actions aimed at drawing attention to themselves, whether through their clothing, social media posts, or loud behavior. Introduction I was introduced to the term chapri a few years ago through a friend’s dream. Drunk and excited, he told me how last night he dreamt he was walking with a girl when he was suddenly waylaid by chapris. Living his masculine dreams in his dreams, he started fighting the chapris to save the […] Anything too flashy or gaudy triggered the term “ Chapri ,” and it gradually replaced “cringe” in our collective vocabulary. Just as “cringe” operates, it was a harmless slang used to mock performative, “try-hard” behavior.
