1. comparative form of chippy; more inclined to be irritable, defensive, or quick to take offense
Usage: informal; chiefly British
2. comparative form of chippy; containing more chips or having more of a chipped or fragmented quality
Usage: less common

Examples

• He seemed chippier than usual after losing the game.
• She's been chippier with her colleagues ever since the promotion went to someone else.
• The paint on the old door looked chippier in the morning light.
• Don't get chippier with me—I'm just trying to help.
• He's always been a bit chippy, but today he's even chippier.