chip in
(transitive, idiomatic) To contribute (something).
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Or could you imagine the same happening in the US? The taxes we pay are not “government-sanctioned theft”, they’re the table stakes we all chip in as part of a civil society. Unfortunately, those on the right have bee…
Willing to chip in. I can't chip in a lot, but every little bit helps.
I'll chip in for a one way ticket!
This motherfucker is gonna put a chip in his own brain to help him forget this utterly embarrassing moment.
Thank youuu! Idk if it helps, but I tend to turn off reply notifications. If more people chip in once, it's both easier and more effective for randomers reading through later. www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0un...
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(transitive, idiomatic) To contribute (something).
It was England up the right, with Jordan Henderson – back in the starting XI for Kalvin Phillips – chipping in, too, popping up in inside positions to flip over a couple of dangerous crosses.
“This website (and its creator!) is a true gem and Jim's been running it as long as I've been writing. If anyone can spare a bit of cash to cover the hosting costs for the next year, please chip in 🖤 #horror #horrorsky #booksky #indiehorror”
— Bluesky· May 2026“18 years of horror reviews. 18 years of championing indie authors. Now Ginger Nuts of Horror needs $320 for hosting fees. This site is a pillar of the horror community. Don't let it collapse over a server bill. Chip in here: [LINK] #GingerNutsOfHorror #SaveHorrorWebsites”
— Bluesky· May 2026“But let’s all chip in with Tax Payer dollars (like Mexico will pay for the wall) To build a useless ballroom Why take care of the sick huddled masses when you can dance the night away with rich sycophants?”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Andy Harris's congressional record — his votes, his statements, and what it means for the Eastern Shore. See for yourself. And chip in for some good billboards, too: secure.actblue.com/donate/noand...”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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(intransitive, cards) To ante; to put into the pot the amount of chips or money required to continue.
He chipped in twenty for the retirement gift.
“Or could you imagine the same happening in the US? The taxes we pay are not “government-sanctioned theft”, they’re the table stakes we all chip in as part of a civil society. Unfortunately, those on the right have been very effective in driving the false narrative.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Willing to chip in. I can't chip in a lot, but every little bit helps.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“I'll chip in for a one way ticket!”
— Bluesky· May 2026“This motherfucker is gonna put a chip in his own brain to help him forget this utterly embarrassing moment.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Thank youuu! Idk if it helps, but I tend to turn off reply notifications. If more people chip in once, it's both easier and more effective for randomers reading through later. www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0un...”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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(intransitive, idiomatic) To make a contribution; help in a small way; especially, to pay for a part of something.
If we all chip in, we can afford to buy a pizza for lunch.
Chip in means: To make a contribution; help in a small way; especially, to pay for a part of something.. It has drug-related associations; worth a calm conversation about which side of the topic your teen is on. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
chip in means: To make a contribution; help in a small way; especially, to pay for a part of something.. Register: very informal, often derogatory or vulgar. Avoid in formal, business, academic, or polite writing. Even in casual speech the word can offend and is best left out of a learner's active vocabulary. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
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