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单词 chippy
释义

chippy

adjective

chip·​py ˈchi-pē How to pronounce chippy (audio)
chippier; chippiest
: aggressively belligerent
a chippy hockey player
also : marked by much fighting
a chippy game

Synonyms

  • aggressive
  • agonistic
  • argumentative
  • assaultive
  • bellicose
  • belligerent
  • brawly
  • combative
  • confrontational
  • contentious
  • discordant
  • disputatious
  • feisty
  • gladiatorial
  • militant
  • pugnacious
  • quarrelsome
  • scrappy
  • truculent
  • warlike
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Example Sentences

a chippy, defensive fellow whose alma mater was the school of hard knocks
Recent Examples on the Web The Broncos and Cowboys held a chippy joint practice on Thursday that resulted in numerous fights. Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY, 14 Aug. 2022 The officiating left a lot to be desired during the rather chippy game. Mike Hart, USA TODAY, 8 May 2022 The officiating left a lot to be desired during the rather chippy game. Mike Hart, USA TODAY, 8 May 2022 The officiating left a lot to be desired during the rather chippy game. Mike Hart, USA TODAY, 8 May 2022 The Mercury actually played a clean game with four turnovers, but still were caught in a physical, chippy game with the Wings. Jenna Ortiz, The Arizona Republic, 19 May 2022 The officiating left a lot to be desired during the rather chippy game. Mike Hart, USA TODAY, 8 May 2022 The officiating left a lot to be desired during the rather chippy game. Mike Hart, USA TODAY, 8 May 2022 The series became chippy early and advanced to bruising. Kent Somers, The Arizona Republic, 28 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

chip on one's shoulder

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined above

chippy

adjective

as in aggressive
feeling or displaying eagerness to fight a chippy, defensive fellow whose alma mater was the school of hard knocks

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • aggressive
  • militant
  • ugly
  • irritable
  • contentious
  • feisty
  • hostile
  • scrappy
  • belligerent
  • pugnacious
  • confrontational
  • bellicose
  • combative
  • acidic
  • truculent
  • assaultive
  • brawly
  • fierce
  • warlike
  • quarrelsome
  • argumentative
  • savage
  • rude
  • disputatious
  • vicious
  • agonistic
  • gladiatorial
  • cross
  • fighting
  • discordant
  • petulant
  • grumpy
  • antagonistic
  • surly
  • testy
  • ornery
  • irascible
  • crabby
  • peevish
  • grouchy
  • stroppy
  • snappish
  • huffy
  • querulous
  • fractious
  • waspish
  • dyspeptic
  • touchy
  • warring
  • disagreeable
  • on the warpath
  • fretful
  • hot-tempered
  • bilious
  • ill-tempered
  • bristly
  • cranky
  • choleric
  • battling
  • pettish
  • prickly
  • ill-humored
  • bearish
  • snappy
  • ill-natured

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • peaceful
  • peaceable
  • pacific
  • friendly
  • amiable
  • nonaggressive
  • nonbelligerent
  • pleasant
  • cordial
  • unwarlike
  • quiet
  • conciliatory
  • gracious
  • uncontentious
  • affable
  • unbelligerent
  • uncombative
  • genial
  • amicable
  • tranquil
  • sociable
  • easygoing
  • complaisant
  • calm
  • serene
  • benevolent
  • gentle
  • obliging
  • ingratiating
  • mild
  • kindhearted
  • relaxed
  • good-natured
  • antimilitarist
  • good-tempered
  • kindly
  • benign
  • anti-imperialist
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