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

1. Characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight
   "His chippy attitude led to frequent confrontations";
   - aggressive, belligerent

Derived forms: chippiest, chippier

See also: hostile

Type of: woodworker

Encyclopedia: Chippy