Chipper — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈchi-pər/ chip·per

Meaning & Definition of Chipper

Chipper (noun)

  1. one that chips

Chipper (adjective)

  1. sprightly

Chipper (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having or showing a good mood or disposition

    "you're awfully chipper this morning"

    similar: blithe, blithesome, bright, buoyant, canty (British dialect), cheerful, cheery, eupeptic, gay, gladsome, lightsome, sunny, upbeat, winsome
    related: hopeful, optimistic, rosy, sanguine, animated, chirpy, jaunty, lilting, lively, perky, sprightful, sprightly, vivacious, carefree, careless, cavalier, devil-may-care, easygoing, happy-go-lucky, insouciant, lighthearted, unconcerned, boon, gleeful, jocund, jolly, jovial, merry, mirthful, blissful, delighted, glad, gratified, happy, joyful, joyous, pleased, satisfied, tickled, beaming, grinning, laughing, smiling
    opposite: dour, gloomy, glum, morose, saturnine, sulky, sullen
    near: joyless, sad, unhappy, unsatisfied, dull, lethargic, listless, sluggish, torpid, blue, brokenhearted, crestfallen, dejected, depressed, despondent, disconsolate, disheartened, down, downcast, downhearted, droopy, forlorn, hangdog, heavyhearted, inconsolable, low, low-spirited, melancholy, mirthless, sorrowful

Related Entry: Blue chipper (noun)

Blue chipper is a different word from Chipper. The synonyms below are for blue chipper, not for chipper.

  1. as in blue chip, dandy

    similar: blue chip, corker, crackerjack, dandy, jim-dandy, pip, prizewinner, blockbuster, hit, megahit, smash, success, supernova, winner, gem, jewel, treasure, marvel, natural, phenomenon, sensation, wonder, coup, triumph, victory
    opposite: bomb, bummer, bust, catastrophe, clinker, debacle, dud, failure, fiasco, flop, misfire, turkey, washout, disappointment, fizzle, lemon, loser

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Chipper

The most common words with a similar meaning to Chipper:

British dialect: canty
blithe, blithesome, bright, buoyant, cheerful, cheery, eupeptic, gay, gladsome, lightsome, sunny, upbeat, winsome

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Chipper

Words with the opposite meaning of Chipper:

dour, gloomy, glum, morose, saturnine, sulky, sullen

Related Words for Chipper

hopeful, optimistic, rosy, sanguine, animated, chirpy, jaunty, lilting, lively, perky, sprightful, sprightly, vivacious, carefree, careless, cavalier, devil-may-care, easygoing, happy-go-lucky, insouciant, lighthearted, unconcerned, boon, gleeful, jocund, jolly, jovial, merry, mirthful, blissful

Near Antonyms of Chipper

joyless, sad, unhappy, unsatisfied, dull, lethargic, listless, sluggish, torpid, blue, brokenhearted, crestfallen, dejected, depressed, despondent, disconsolate, disheartened, down, downcast, downhearted, droopy, forlorn, hangdog, heavyhearted, inconsolable, low, low-spirited, melancholy, mirthless, sorrowful

Origin & Etymology of Chipper

perhaps alteration of English dialect kipper lively

First known use: 1590

Words & Phrases Containing Chipper

blue-chipper

Frequently Asked Questions about Chipper

What does "Chipper" mean?

"Chipper" means one that chips. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: one that chips.

What is another word for "Chipper"?

Other words for "Chipper" include blithe, blithesome, bright, buoyant, canty, cheerful, cheery and eupeptic. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Chipper" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Chipper"?

There are 57 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Chipper". Common alternatives include blithe, blithesome, bright, buoyant, canty, cheerful, cheery, eupeptic, gay and gladsome.

What is the opposite of "Chipper"?

Antonyms of "Chipper" include dour, gloomy, glum, morose, saturnine, sulky and sullen. Near antonyms include joyless, sad, unhappy and unsatisfied.

How do you use "Chipper" in a sentence?

Examples of "Chipper" in a sentence: "you're awfully chipper this morning".

Is "Chipper" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Chipper" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Chipper"?

"Chipper" is pronounced /ˈchi-pər/ and divided into syllables as chip·per.

What is the origin of the word "Chipper"?

"Chipper" comes from perhaps alteration of English dialect kipper lively. First known use: 1590.