SpellRight

SpellRight › Spelling

Uncommon

chipped

The correct spelling is chipped.

How to pronounce chipped

verb

IPA: /tʃɪpt/

Say it like: Chi-ppe-d

The correct spelling is chipped. To chop or cut into small pieces. For example: "The workers chipped the dead branches into mulch."

Usage Examples

The workers chipped the dead branches into mulch.

Be careful not to chip the paint.

This varnish chips easily.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To chop or cut into small pieces.
  2. 2.To break small pieces from.
  3. 3.To play a shot hitting the ball predominantly upwards rather than forwards. In association football specifically, when the shot is a shot on goal, the opposing goalkeeper may be the direct object of the verb, rather than the ball.
  4. 4.To upgrade an engine management system, usually to increase power.
  5. 5.To become chipped.

adjective

  1. 1.Having one or more chips (small pieces) missing.
  2. 2.Having had a microchip fitted.
  3. 3.Having had the engine management system upgraded, usually to increase power.

Similar words

Words related in meaning — check their spelling too.

View synonyms & usage examples