chipper

pronunciation

How to pronounce chipper in British English: UK [ˈtʃɪpə(r)]word uk audio image

How to pronounce chipper in American English: US [ˈtʃɪpɚ] word us audio image

  • Adjective:
    having a cheerful, lively, and self-confident air

Word Origin

chipper (adj.)
1834, "lively, nimble," American English, from northern British dialectal kipper "nimble, frisky," the origin of which is obscure.

Example

1. Your laughter so sweet and chipper .
2. Try putting the wood chipper there .
3. Still a little chipper .
4. Why are you so chipper ?
5. What tree chipper he fed her four-year-old body into ?

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