Haps meaning : (in the plural) Happenings; events; goings-on. That which happens; an occurrence or happening, especially an unexpected, random, chance, or fortuitous event; chance; fortune; luck. To happen; to befall; to chance. To happen to. (Western Pennsylvania) A wrap, such as a quilt or a comforter. Also, a small or folded blanket placed on the end of a bed to keep feet warm. To wrap, clothe. Any of the cichlid fishes of the tribe Haplochromini.