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Rarechip in
The correct spelling is chip in.
How to pronounce chip in
verb
Say it like: Chi-p i-n
The correct spelling is chip in. To make a contribution; help in a small way; especially, to pay for a part of something. For example: "If we all chip in, we can afford to buy a pizza for lunch."
Usage Examples
“If we all chip in, we can afford to buy a pizza for lunch.”
“He chipped in twenty for the retirement gift.”
“He seemed to hesitate when he chipped in.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To make a contribution; help in a small way; especially, to pay for a part of something.
- 2.To contribute.
- 3.To ante; to put into the pot the amount of chips or money required to continue.
- 4.To interrupt a discussion for the purpose of making a comment.
- 5.To put a chip shot in the hole.
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