adjective
chippy
Containing or resembling small chips.
The sample has a chippy texture made up of small sharp fragments.
Etymology
The adjective ending connects the description with chips. It can refer either to material containing many small pieces or to a surface that resembles them.
More examples
- The chippy rock crumbles along its edges.
- A chippy layer covers the rough surface.
- The artist chooses a chippy material for the uneven finish.
Forms
chippy · chippier · chippiest
Similar words
- flaky
- Flaky suggests thin layers peeling away; chippy suggests separate small chips.