Synonyms for

Chip

Verb / tʃɪp / Another word for chip — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a small, thin piece of something, typically food, that is broken off from a larger piece

Synonyms & similar words

splintering nick cutoff fleck crisp cowchip buffalochip breakaway saratogachip flake cowdung microchip pokerchip potatochip bit scrap knap chipoff chipping comeoff microprocessorchip check breakoff siliconchip chipshot crisp sliver fragment piece flake shard crumb shaving scrap splinter particle slab wafer shingle biscuit cracker cookie morsel

Synonyms by register

Formal

fragment shard splinter particle

Informal

crisp snack wedge crumb

Literary

flake sliver morsel

Antonyms

whole solid block chunk entirety unbroken

Common collocations

  • potato chip
  • microchip
  • wood chip
  • chip off the old block
  • chip in
  • chip away at
  • chip on your shoulder

Word family

noun chip
verb chip
adjective chipped

Usage note

The word 'chip' has many meanings, from a small piece of material to a type of snack. Context is crucial for understanding its intended use. Be aware of the idiom 'chip on your shoulder' which refers to a resentful attitude.

Example sentences

  1. He ate a chip from the bag of potato chips.
  2. She chipped the piece of wood with a hammer.
  3. He got a chip in his windshield while driving.
  4. The dog chipped his tooth on a bone.
  5. She made a delicious chip dip for the party.

Quotes

  • "You can't have just one." - Lay's Potato Chips
  • "Life is short, eat the chips." - Unknown
  • "I am the dip king of the world!" - Nacho Libre

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