Chips

/tʃɪps/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Thin slices or pieces of food that are usually crisp and crunchy.

I love snacking on potato chips while watching a movie.

Small fragments or pieces of material, often used in games like poker.

He won a lot of chips at the poker table last night.

A small piece of semiconductor material in electronics.

The computer's performance improved after I upgraded the graphics chips.

verb

To break or cut into small pieces.

Please chips the vegetables for the salad.

Originated from Middle English chippe, meaning 'a small piece or fragment'.

chip on one's shoulder

Having a grudge or feeling offended.

chip away at

To gradually reduce or diminish something.

chip in

To contribute or share in an effort or expense.

crisp

A thin, crunchy snack similar to chips.

slip

A small piece or fragment that has come off of something larger.

token

An object that represents something else, often used in games.

Money or cash, often used in gambling contexts.

I won a lot of chips at the casino last night.

A computer chip.

This laptop has some advanced chips installed.