[ˈtʃɪpi], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a fish-and-chip shop
(e.g: there used to be a good chippy down the back of Albert Street)

- a carpenter


Phrases:

Origin:
late 19th century: from chip + -y, -y; chippy is from the phrase a chip on one's shoulder

[ˈtʃɪpi], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- (of a person) touchy and defensive, especially on account of having a grievance or a sense of inferiority
(e.g: I thought she was hostile and chippy)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 19th century: from chip + -y, -y; chippy is from the phrase a chip on one's shoulder

[ˈtʃɪpi], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a prostitute


Phrases:

Origin:
late 19th century: of uncertain origin; perhaps from chip + -y, or from cheap