How to Pronounce "chip on your shoulder"
expression
CHIP on yor SHOHL-der
CHIP on yaw SHOHLD-uh
Definition
If someone has a chip on their shoulder, they feel angry or resentful about something, often thinking they have been treated unfairly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtʃɪp/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈʃoʊɫdɝ
British English
tʃˈɪp/ /ˈɒn/ /jˈɔː/ /ʃˈəʊldɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHIP on yor SHOHL-der
UK
CHIP on yaw SHOHLD-uh
Listen in Context
He always seems angry, like he has a chip on his shoulder.
Do you have a chip on your shoulder about what happened at work?
She talks to everyone as if she has a chip on her shoulder.
Ever since he got passed over for that promotion, he's had a chip on his shoulder.