chippie

• “So far as I have observed, the robin and the bluebird win their mates by gentle and fond approaches; but certain of the sparrows, notably the little social sparrow or "chippie," appear to carry the case by storm.”

  The Writings of John Burroughs — Volume 05: Pepacton

• “Sparrow, social or chipping, or "chippie" (SPIZELLA SOCIALIS).”

  The Writings of John Burroughs — Volume 05: Pepacton

• “a "chippie" (called also "hair bird") suspended from a branch by a horse-hair, beneath a partly constructed nest.”

  Birds and Bees, Sharp Eyes and Other Papers

• “That is why we are giving the 'chippie' a visit first. ”

  Comic Book Movie

• “I find both of these, however, lack the satisfying crunch that makes such a pleasing contrast to the soft, savoury starchiness within – or maybe I'm just nostalgic for the chippie.”

  The Guardian: How to cook perfect fishcakes

• “The barkeep shift changed and the chippie disappeared into the laundry facilities.”

  Fictionaut: Saints

• “The chippie barkeep wore short jean shorts and was all legs.”

  Fictionaut: Saints

• “French Vocabulary un chouia (m) = a smidgen; le réveillon (m) = Christmas Eve Dinner; une chippie (f) = little devil; la belle-mère (f) = mother-in-law”

  French Word-A-Day:

• “I didn't know about the candied oranges — which just goes to show how my mother-in-law is always holding back an ingredient (chippie that she is) just to throw us off.”

  French Word-A-Day:

• “I went out with a chippie like that in Charlestown.”

  Fictionaut: The Quiet Room by Doug Holder

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