Chippy

A 'chippy' can refer to several distinct concepts. Primarily, it's a British term for a fish and chip shop, a takeaway establishment specializing in fried fish and potato chips. Beyond this culinary definition, 'chippy' can be a derogatory adjective describing someone who is irritable, bad-tempered, or easily annoyed. It can also describe a short, sharp shot in sports, particularly golf. Lastly, in informal slang, it can refer to a prostitute.

Chippy meaning with examples

• We decided to grab some dinner from the chippy, a traditional Friday night treat in our town. The smell of vinegar and fried food always brings back happy memories.
• The queue at the chippy was enormous; everyone wanted their fish and chips. Luckily, it moved fast so we could be seated inside to enjoy our meals.
• After a hard day's work, the aroma of fried fish and potatoes wafted out from the chippy, so tempting that we couldn't resist popping in for dinner.
• Despite the long line, the chippy delivered exceptional service, and our meal was freshly prepared, hot, and delicious.
• The golfer's chippy near the green managed to get the ball right next to the hole.
• His chippy remarks always rubbed people the wrong way. His constant negative outlook was a real drag on the team.
• The team lost the match because their star player made a chippy mistake to put their lead in doubt.
• After missing a long putt, she executed a precise chippy to get the ball close to the hole.
• The woman, a chippy, was arrested for soliciting in the street.
• His chippy attitude towards everyone was infuriating, always quick to criticize and complain. It was not a fun time.
• We had to stay away from the chippy on the street as we knew what they did.
• The angry man in the street could have done something with the chippy, to get his life back on track.