chippy
noun
Also chippie.
chippiness
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a word derived from
chippy.
Example Sentences
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He welcomed the spirited play, the uptick in intensity, even the chippiness and verbal sparring.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 17, 2022
The only constants have been chippiness and trash talk.
From New York Times ● May 13, 2022
It's direct competition in the eight-team U.S. divisions and seven-team Canadian division for four playoff spots each, which leads to what Winnipeg forward Adam Lowry called "a little more chippiness."
From Fox News ● Feb. 11, 2021
There was an inclination to chippiness that many of the nouveaux fans displayed.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 26, 2018
The league is reviewing not only the chippiness on the field but whether the Jaguars stadium personnel did enough to keep things orderly because of fans throwing things.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 11, 2017
