Pronunciation: /ˈtʃɪpi/
noun a slang term for a carpenter or someone who works with wood
A1 I went to the chippy to get some fish and chips.
A2 The chippy on the corner makes the best fries in town.
B1 The chippy was crowded with customers eager for their Friday night takeaway.
B2 The chippy's speciality is their crispy battered haddock.
C1 The chippy's owner takes pride in using fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
C2 The chippy has won awards for its traditional British fare.
adjective having a rough or irritable attitude
A1 The chippy cat chased after the mouse.
A2 She bought some chippy paint to give her old dresser a distressed look.
B1 The chippy weather made it difficult to plan outdoor activities.
B2 The chippy attitude of the customer service representative left a bad impression on the client.
C1 Despite his chippy demeanor, he was actually quite friendly once you got to know him.
C2 The chippy remarks from the comedian caused uproarious laughter from the audience.
formal The chippy on the corner is known for their freshly battered fish and hand-cut chips.
informal Let's grab some fish and chips from the chippy down the road.
slang I'm craving some chippy tea tonight, fancy joining me?
figurative His quick wit and sharp comebacks make him the chippy of the group.
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