noun
chippy
A dated disparaging term for a woman considered sexually available.
The historian identifies “chippy” as a dated derogatory label for a supposedly promiscuous woman.
Etymology
Probably a disparaging extension of the small-bird name. The exact slang development is uncertain.
More examples
- The novel's narrator insults a woman by calling her a “chippy.”
- The editor notes that “chippy” once also disparaged women who sold sex.
- The glossary marks “chippy” as offensive and old-fashioned in this use.
Forms
chippy · chippies
Similar words
- sex worker
- Sex worker neutrally describes a person doing sexual work; this dated label is disparaging and may also imply promiscuity.