adj. (common).—Unwell; seedy. Generally used to describe the results of over-indulgence in eating, drinking, etc. Cf., CHEAP.
1877. Belgravia, April, 235. After two copious libations of the above [B. and S.] a man is apt to feel ‘CHIPPY’ next morning.
1884. HAWLEY SMART, From Post to Finish [Ry. ed.], p. 157. A dozen cigars a day make one feel dreadfully CHIPPY in the morning.
