Chipped: meaning, definitions and examples

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chipped

 

[ tʃɪpt ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

physical damage

Chipped refers to an object that has been damaged by having a small piece broken off or removed from its surface. This term is often used to describe ceramics, glass, or other materials that can lose a fragment due to impact or wear.

Synonyms

broken, damaged, flawed

Examples of usage

  • The chipped mug was still usable.
  • She noticed the chipped paint on the wall.
  • He bought a chipped vase at the flea market.
Context #2 | Verb

past tense

Chipped is the past tense of the verb chip. It refers to the act of breaking off a small piece from something, often resulting in damage. This can happen to items such as wood, metal, or other materials.

Synonyms

broke, fragmented, splintered

Examples of usage

  • I chipped the stone while carving.
  • He accidentally chipped the edge of the table.
  • They chipped away at the old paint.

Translations

Translations of the word "chipped" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lascado

🇮🇳 चिप किया हुआ

🇩🇪 abgeschlagen

🇮🇩 terkelupas

🇺🇦 оброблений

🇵🇱 odprysnięty

🇯🇵 欠けた

🇫🇷 ébréché

🇪🇸 astillado

🇹🇷 çatlak

🇰🇷 깨진

🇸🇦 مكسر

🇨🇿 odlomený

🇸🇰 odlomený

🇨🇳 缺口的

🇸🇮 odkrušen

🇮🇸 brotið

🇰🇿 жарланған

🇬🇪 დამტვრეული

🇦🇿 qırılmış

🇲🇽 astillado

Word origin

The word 'chipped' originates from the Middle English word 'chippen', which itself has roots in Old English 'cippian', meaning to cut or to cleave. Over time, its meaning evolved to include the specific idea of breaking off small pieces from a larger object. This transformation in meaning coincided with developments in crafts and trade during the Middle Ages, where the necessity of shaping materials such as wood and stone became prominent. The word has remained in use for centuries, adapting to various contexts, including pottery and porcelain. Today, 'chipped' is widely understood in both everyday language and specific contexts related to repairs and restoration.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,183, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.