batata frita (potato chip), ficha (gaming chip), lascas (wood chips), microchip (computer chip)
1. A small piece broken or cut off from something
There was a chip in the paint on the wall.
Havia uma lasca de tinta descascada na parede.
2. A thin crisp slice of potato fried in oil
I bought a bag of potato chips at the store.
Comprei um pacote de batatas fritas na loja.
3. A counter or token used in gambling or games
He pushed all his chips to the center of the table.
Ele empurrou todas as suas fichas para o centro da mesa.
4. A microchip or integrated circuit in electronics
The computer's processor is a powerful silicon chip.
O processador do computador é um poderoso microchip de silício.
5. To break a small piece off something
Be careful not to chip the glass.
Cuidado para não lascar o vidro.
In Brazil, 'batatas fritas' are a popular snack and side dish, while 'fichas' are commonly used in arcades and casinos. In the USA, 'chips' are one of the most popular snack foods, often consumed with dips or as a side to sandwiches. The term 'microchip' is universally understood in both cultures due to technology globalization.
NYC Slang
chip - can mean a small problem or challenge (e.g., 'that's just a chip on your shoulder'); also refers to potato chips consumed as casual snacks in NYC delis
Related Idioms & Phrases
chip on your shoulder - to feel resentful or inferior
chip away at - to gradually reduce or erode something
let the chips fall where they may - accept the consequences of your actions
cash in your chips - to leave a situation or cash out winnings
have a chip in the game - to be involved or invested in something
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