English · Phrasal verb Attested

chip at

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To argue with (someone); to nag, criticize, insult or tease (someone).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

cãi lại, nhặt nhạnh, chỉ trích, xúc phạm hoặc trêu chọc

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Topics: Dated

Common questions

What does “chip at” mean?

To argue with (someone); to nag, criticize, insult or tease (someone).

Is “chip at” formal or informal?

chip at is generally dated, slang.

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