chipped
word · lemma: chip
/ˈtʃɪpt/
/tʃˈɪpt/
Definition
Broken or damaged at the edge or surface, usually in small pieces. Often describes cups, dishes, or other hard objects with a small part missing.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used as an adjective: 'a chipped mug', 'chipped tooth'. You can't 'be' chipped (say 'my cup is chipped'). Refers to physical, visible damage, usually minor; not used for large breaks. Sometimes used for paint, nails, or surfaces.
Spanish: astillado - desconchado - roto (borde)Portuguese (BR): lascado - lascado (borda) - com pedaço quebradoPortuguese (PT): lascado - estalado - com uma lascaChinese (Simplified): 有缺口的 - 磕掉的Chinese (Traditional): 有缺口的 - 磕掉的Hindi: खुरच गया - टुकड़ा निकला हुआArabic: متشقق - مكسور (الحافة)Bengali: খোঁচানো - ভাঙা (ধারে)Russian: оббитый - отколотый - с трещинойJapanese: 欠けた - 削れたVietnamese: bị sứt mẻ - bị mẻ (cạnh)Korean: 이가 나간 - 깨진Turkish: çıtırmış - kenarı kırılmışUrdu: چِھل گیا - کنارے سے ٹوٹا ہواIndonesian: terkelupas - pecah (sisi) - retak (sedikit di tepi)
Example Sentences
My favorite cup is chipped at the rim.
basic
She accidentally chipped her tooth on a popcorn kernel.
basic
The paint on the wall is chipped and old.
basic
Don’t worry, it’s just a chipped plate—we can still use it.
natural
His nail polish got chipped after doing the dishes.
natural
Looks like the corner of your phone is chipped.
natural