1. plural of chippy; fish and chip shops
Usage: British informal
2. plural of chippy; small birds, especially sparrows
Usage: informal

Examples

• There are several good chippies on the high street.
• We grabbed dinner from one of the local chippies.
• The chippies were busy during the lunch rush.
• He owns three chippies in different neighborhoods.
• The chippies were chirping loudly in the morning.
• A flock of chippies gathered around the bird feeder.