chipper
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Meaning · English
A fish and chip shop, or more generally a cheap fast food outlet, typically selling chips and other deep-fried foods.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
'Yes, and CCTV on the drink link and at Fabio's chipper.'
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “chipper” mean?
A fish and chip shop, or more generally a cheap fast food outlet, typically selling chips and other deep-fried foods.
Is “chipper” formal or informal?
chipper is generally slang.