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.