Meaning & Definition of word "Chips"

Chips

/tʃɪps/

1. Thin slices or pieces of food that are usually crisp and crunchy.
- Example: I love snacking on potato chips while watching a movie.
2. Small fragments or pieces of material, often used in games like poker.
- Example: He won a lot of chips at the poker table last night.
3. A small piece of semiconductor material in electronics.
- Example: The computer's performance improved after I upgraded the graphics chips.

1. To break or cut into small pieces.
- Example: 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.

Meaning: Money or cash, often used in gambling contexts.

● Example Sentence: I won a lot of chips at the casino last night.

Meaning: A computer chip.

● Example Sentence: This laptop has some advanced chips installed.