chipped Definition
- 1having a small piece broken off or damaged from the edge or surface
- 2having a small piece missing as a result of being chipped
Using chipped: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "chipped" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The vase was chipped on the rim.
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I chipped my tooth while playing basketball.
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The paint on the wall is chipped in several places.
chipped Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with chipped
a child whose character or personality closely resembles that of one or both parents
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He's a chip off the old block, just like his father.
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We all chipped in to buy her a birthday present.
a perceived grievance or sense of inferiority that leads a person to be easily angered or offended
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He always has a chip on his shoulder about his height.
Summary: chipped in Brief
The adjective 'chipped' [tʃɪpt] describes something that has a small piece broken off or damaged from the edge or surface. It can also refer to something that has a small piece missing as a result of being chipped. Examples include 'The vase was chipped on the rim.' and 'I chipped my tooth while playing basketball.' Phrases include 'chip off the old block,' 'chip in,' and 'chip on one's shoulder.'
