Chipper: meaning, definitions and examples

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chipper

 

[ ˈtʃɪpər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

happy

Cheerful and lively; in good spirits.

Synonyms

cheerful, jovial, lively

Examples of usage

  • She was feeling chipper after receiving good news.
  • Despite the rainy weather, he remained chipper throughout the day.
Context #2 | Adjective

appearance

Neat and smart in appearance.

Synonyms

neat, smart, tidy

Examples of usage

  • She always looks so chipper in her stylish outfits.
  • The young man appeared chipper in his suit and tie.

Translations

Translations of the word "chipper" in other languages:

🇵🇹 animado

🇮🇳 खुश

🇩🇪 munter

🇮🇩 ceria

🇺🇦 веселий

🇵🇱 radosny

🇯🇵 陽気な

🇫🇷 joyeux

🇪🇸 alegre

🇹🇷 neşeli

🇰🇷 쾌활한

🇸🇦 مرِح

🇨🇿 veselý

🇸🇰 veselý

🇨🇳 愉快的

🇸🇮 vesel

🇮🇸 kátur

🇰🇿 көңілді

🇬🇪 ხალისიანი

🇦🇿 şən

🇲🇽 alegre

Etymology

The word 'chipper' originated in the mid-19th century, derived from the verb 'chip' meaning 'to chirp' or 'to make lively sounds'. Over time, 'chipper' evolved to describe a person who is cheerful and lively, as well as someone who appears neat and smart in appearance.

See also: chip, chipmunk, chipping, chips, microchip.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,922, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.