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chip 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. 1.To make a contribution; help in a small way; especially, to pay for a part of something.
  2. 2.To contribute.
  3. 3.To ante; to put into the pot the amount of chips or money required to continue.
  4. 4.To interrupt a discussion for the purpose of making a comment.
  5. 5.To put a chip shot in the hole.

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