chippie

/ˈtʃɪpi/

Definitions

1. noun

A small shop selling fish and chips, or a person who works in such a shop.

“I went to the chippie for a quick lunch.”

2. noun

A Scottish term for a chip shop or a person who works in it.

“The chippie on the corner serves the best fish and chips in town.”

3. noun

A person, especially a man, who is skilled at using a chipping tool or chisel.

“The chippie carefully carved the stone to fit the frame.”

Synonyms

  • chip shop
  • fish shop

Antonyms

  • café
  • restaurant