Definition Synonyms
Definition of chippy - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
- He's been chippy since the argument.
2.
- The game turned chippy after the foul.
3.
- She gets chippy when criticized.
Noun
1.
carpenterUK person who works with woodUK
- The chippy fixed the broken door.
2.
- Let's grab dinner from the chippy tonight.
3.
chipping sparrowRare US small bird with a distinctive songRare US
- I spotted a chippy in the garden.
Images of chippy
small bird with a distinctive song
Origin of chippy
English, chip (small piece) + -y (characterized by)
Examples of chippy in a sentence
The chippy customer complained about everything. The match became chippy with players pushing each other. A chippy exchange of words occurred between the teams. He became chippy after the promotion was denied. Her chippy attitude made team discussions difficult. The chippy crafted a beautiful wooden table.
A skilled chippy can transform raw timber into art. I fancy some chips from the chippy. The new chippy on the corner is popular. The chippy's song filled the morning air. We watched a chippy build its nest.
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- French:irritable, menuisier, ...
- German:gereizt, Zimmermann, ...
- Italian:irritabile, falegname, ...
- Spanish:irritable, carpintero, ...
- Portuguese:irritadiço, carpinteiro, ...
- Chinese:易怒的, 木匠, ...
- Japanese:短気な, 大工, ...
- Arabic:سَرِيع الغَضَب, نَجَّار, ...
- Hebrew:קְצַר רוּחַ וַעֲצְבָּנִי, נַגָּר, ...
- Russian:раздражительный, плотник, ...
- Ukrainian:дратівливий, столяр, ...
- Hindi:चिड़चिड़ा, बढ़ई, ...
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