chippier

/ˈtʃɪpaɪər/

Definitions

1. adjective

more prone to breaking or cracking, often due to chipping or flaking off

“The chippier surface of the road made it difficult to drive on.”

2. comparative form of the adjective

comparing two things, with one being more prone to breaking or cracking than the other

“The chippier of the two tiles is the one that’s been on the floor the longest.”

Synonyms

  • more fragile
  • more prone to breaking

Antonyms

  • more durable
  • stronger