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chipper1 definition

chip·per (c̸hipər)

adjective

Informal cheerful and sprightly; in good spirits

Etymology: altered < N Brit kipper; ? akin to Du kipp, quick, lively

chipper2 definition

chip·per (c̸hipər)

noun

a person or thing that chips; esp., a tool for chipping

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