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chippy1

Syllabification: (chip·py)

Pronunciation: /ˈCHipē/

informal

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Definition of chippy

noun

(also chippie) (plural chippies) British

1a fish-and-chip shop.

2a carpenter.

adjective

(of a person) touchy and defensive, especially on account of having a grievance or a sense of inferiority.
North American (of an ice-hockey game or player) rough and belligerent, with or incurring numerous penalties.