How to Pronounce "chippy"
word
ˈtʃɪpi
CHIP-ee
tʃˈɪpi
chip-EE
Definition
'Chippy' can describe someone who is easily irritated or reacts aggressively, often due to feeling defensive. In British English, it also means a shop that sells fish and chips.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtʃɪpi
British English
tʃˈɪpi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHIP-ee
UK
chip-EE
Listen in Context
He gets very chippy when people criticize him.
Don't be so chippy about losing the game.
Let's stop by the chippy for dinner tonight.
She sounded pretty chippy on the phone—maybe it's a bad day.