1. the quality or state of being irritable, defensive, or quick to take offense
Usage: informal; often used to describe a person's temperament or attitude
2. the quality of being broken into small fragments or having a rough, uneven surface
Usage: less common; used to describe physical texture or condition

Examples

• His chippiness during the meeting made it difficult for the team to collaborate.
• She detected a note of chippiness in his tone when she asked about the project delay.
• The coach addressed the player's chippiness after he argued with the referee.
• There was an underlying chippiness between the two competitors.
• The chippiness of the old paint made it easy to scrape off the wall.
• He responded with chippiness when criticized, rather than accepting the feedback.