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chippy
01
easily annoyed, often over small things
Examples
She seemed a bit chippy today after a long week at work.
02
inclined toward aggressiveness
Examples
The chippy tactics of the opposing team made the game more intense and contentious.
Chippie
01
a store that sells fish and chips
Dialect
British
British
InformalExamples
We stopped by the local chippie for some takeout.
02
someone who works with wood to build or repair things
DialectBritish
BritishInformalExamples
The chippie is working on renovating the old kitchen cabinets.
03
someone who exchanges sexual services for money
Offensive
Old useExamples
I saw him with a chippie last night at the bar.
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