Chippy
CHIP-ee /ˈtʃɪpi/
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What it really means
Informal name for a fish and chip shop. "Going to the chippy" means getting fish and chips (or sausages, pies, etc.) as a takeaway. Many chippy items contain pork (sausages) or shellfish (scampi) — ask if unsure.
Chinese explanation
炸鱼薯条店的俗称。"Going to the chippy"就是去买炸鱼薯条（也卖香肠、馅饼等）外卖。店里不少食物含猪肉（香肠）或虾类（炸虾），不确定就问。
Example conversation
A: Can't be bothered cooking.
B: Chippy tea, then? I'll go if you're paying.
A：懒得做饭了。
B：那晚饭吃炸鱼薯条？你付钱我就去买。
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