chipped
Pronunciation:
/tʃɪpt/verb
Definitions
To chop or cut into small pieces.
Example: The workers chipped the dead branches into mulch.
To break small pieces from.
Example: Be careful not to chip the paint.
To play a shot hitting the ball predominantly upwards rather than forwards. In association football specifically, when the shot is a shot on goal, the opposing goalkeeper may be the direct object of the verb, rather than the ball.
To upgrade an engine management system, usually to increase power.
adjective
Definitions
Having one or more chips (small pieces) missing.
Example: a chipped plate
Having had a microchip fitted.
Example: a chipped pet cat
Having had the engine management system upgraded, usually to increase power.