1. [Brit, informal] A woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
   "The chippie crafted a beautiful custom bookshelf for the library";
   - carpenter, chippy [Brit, informal]
    
2. [N. Amer, informal] A prostitute
   "The documentary explored the lives of chippies working in the red-light district";
   - chippy [N. Amer, informal]
    
3. [Brit, informal] Fish and chip shop
   "Let's grab dinner from the local chippie tonight";
   - chippy [Brit, informal], chipper [Ireland, informal]

Derived forms: chippies

Type of: woodworker

Encyclopedia: Chippie