chippy
1 Americannoun
plural
chippiesadjective
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Ice Hockey. using or characterized by aggressive, rough play or commission of fouls.
a chippy player;
a chippy second period.
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Canadian. ill-tempered; irritable.
noun
plural
chippies-
a store selling fish and chips.
I picked up some takeaway from the local chippy.
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a carpenter.
noun
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informal a fish-and-chip shop
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a slang word for carpenter
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a potato crisp
adjective
noun
noun
adjective
Other Word Forms
- chippiness noun
Etymology
Origin of chippy1
An Americanism dating back to 1860–65; chipp(ing sparrow) + -y 2; chippy 1 def. 1 apparently derivative of this sense, or from chip 2
Origin of chippy2
Origin of chippy3
First recorded in 1885–90; chip 1 (compare chip on one's shoulder ) + -y 1
Origin of chippy4
Example Sentences
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Although the chippy can be claimed by all constituent countries of the UK, James said the game draws on the specifics of the experience in Scotland, adding that when he lived in England, he was surprised to see there were some stark differences.
From BBC
“Sentimental Value’s” scenes of bittersweet family disconnection are well done, but I kept feeling like the movie really wanted to be a chippy satire about the movie business.
From Los Angeles Times
After a chippy lunch, they headed to Cardiff Bay for a Mr Whippy ice cream, the carousel and the big wheel, followed by an escape room where staff surprised the bride with a huge bouquet of flowers.
From BBC
The Panthers boast three of the league’s most notorious pests on their roster, each of whom is renowned for trash talking, chippy hits, and enthusiastically physical play.
Brad Lee, from The Nippy Chippy in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, said because of the rise in fish prices, the cost of living, and wage and National Insurance increases, he decided to utilise the technology.
From BBC
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