adj
Uncommon
chipped
chihpt
Chipped (adj) means having a small piece broken off. Example: “The chipped cup still worked fine for coffee.”
adj
1
Having a small piece broken off.
"The chipped cup still worked fine for coffee."
2
Fitted with an electronic microchip, especially for pets or ID.
"Make sure your dog is chipped before the trip abroad."
How to use chipped
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDamaged with a small missing piece, or fitted with a tracking microchip.
Common pairings
a chipped plate
chipped nail polish
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more chipped
- Superlative
- most chipped
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Rhymes for chipped
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What does “chipped” mean?
The word “chipped” means having a small piece broken off. In plain terms, damaged with a small missing piece, or fitted with a tracking microchip.
How do you pronounce “chipped”?
“Chipped” is pronounced chihpt (/t͡ʃɪpt/ in IPA).
How do you use “chipped” in a sentence?
Here is “chipped” used in a sentence: “The chipped cup still worked fine for coffee.”
What part of speech is “chipped”?
“Chipped” is an adjective.
Is “chipped” a common word?
“Chipped” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “chipped” have?
“Chipped” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having a small piece broken off.
