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chippy Definition and Meaning in English (chippy definition)

adjective
Synonyms:irritabletestytouchy
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Chippy definition: Describing someone who is easily annoyed or quick to argue, often appearing irritable or testy.

Definitions of Chippy

  1. 1adjective(informal)

    Describing someone who is easily annoyed or quick to argue, often appearing irritable or testy.

  2. 2noun(colloquial)

    An informal term, especially in the United Kingdom, for a shop that sells fish and chips.

Example Sentences

casual

“He's been a bit chippy all morning because he didn't get enough sleep.”

casual

“Let's grab dinner from the chippy tonight; I fancy some fish and chips.”

casual

“Don't be so chippy, it's just a small mistake.”

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nounchippiness
pluralchippies
comparativechippier
superlativechippiest

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Chippy definition: Describing someone who is easily annoyed or quick to argue, often appearing irritable or testy.
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