1. a small piece broken or cut off from something
2. a thin slice of potato fried until crisp
3. a small electronic circuit used in computers and other devices

1. to break or cut small pieces from something
2. to contribute money to a common fund
Usage: informal

Examples

• A chip of paint fell off the old fence.
• She opened a bag of potato chips for the party.
• The computer’s chip processes data very quickly.
• He placed his chips on the poker table.
• The hammer chipped the marble statue.
• Everyone chipped in to buy a gift for the teacher.
• The ice cream had chocolate chips in it.
• Don’t chip the dishes when you wash them.