chipper
1[ chip-er ]
/ ˈtʃɪp ər /
adjective
marked by or being in sprightly good humor and health.
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Origin of chipper
1First recorded in 1830–40; of uncertain origin
Definition for chipper (2 of 3)
chipper2
[ chip-er ]
/ ˈtʃɪp ər /
verb (used without object)
to chirp or twitter.
to chatter or babble.
Definition for chipper (3 of 3)
chipper3
[ chip-er ]
/ ˈtʃɪp ər /
noun
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Example sentences from the Web for chipper
The squeeze, Cooper, hissed Nelson in Chippers ear, as the little shortstop rose from the bench.
The New Boys at Oakdale|Morgan ScottIt also chippers like a young Warbler or a Black-throated Green.
British Dictionary definitions for chipper (1 of 2)
chipper1
/ (ˈtʃɪpə) /
adjective informal
cheerful; lively
smartly dressed
British Dictionary definitions for chipper (2 of 2)
chipper2
/ (ˈtʃɪpər) /
noun
Irish and Scot informal a fish-and-chip shop
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