Meaning of the word chips in English

What does chips mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

chips

US /tʃɪps/
UK /tʃɪps/
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Noun

1.

thin slices of potato fried in deep fat and eaten hot, usually with a meal

Example:
Do you want some fish and chips for dinner?
The chips were perfectly crispy and golden.
2.

thin slices of potato that have been fried until they are hard, dry, and crisp and are eaten cold as a snack

Example:
He opened a bag of potato chips and started munching.
These sour cream and onion chips are my favorite.
3.

a small, thin piece of something that has been broken off from a larger piece

Example:
There was a small wood chip on the floor.
Be careful not to get any glass chips in your hand.
4.

a small, thin piece of silicon containing a microcircuit, used in computers and other electronic devices

Example:
The computer's performance depends on the speed of its processing chip.
New smartphones feature advanced graphics chips for better gaming.

Verb

1.

to break a small piece off something

Example:
Be careful not to chip the glass.
The paint started to chip off the old wall.
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