Chippy
CHIP-ee /ˈtʃɪpi/
Informal Neutral
What it really means
A fish and chip shop. "Going to the chippy" is a classic cheap British dinner. Ask for "salt and vinegar" on your chips like a local.
Chinese explanation
炸鱼薯条店。going to the chippy（去炸鱼薯条店）是英国经典的平价晚餐。想像本地人一样，可以让店员给薯条加盐和醋（salt and vinegar）。
Example conversation
A: I can't be bothered to cook tonight.
B: Chippy tea, then?
A: Go on, you've convinced me.
A：今晚我实在懒得做饭。
B：那去买炸鱼薯条当晚饭？
A：行，你说服我了。
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