chipped
adj. B1 Intermediate US //ˈtʃɪpt// UK //tʃˈɪpt// chipped
adj. having a small piece broken off the edge or surface. You use this to describe things like plates, cups, or stones that are slightly damaged.
adj. having a small fragment broken off from the edge or surface of a hard object. Often used predicatively after 'be' or 'look', or attributively before a noun.
I threw away the chipped mug because it was sharp.
The antique mirror was still beautiful despite its chipped frame and faded glass.
Archaeologists found several chipped flint tools near the riverbed, suggesting that early humans had used the site for crafting weapons and domestic implements.
Usage
Typically describes hard materials like ceramic, glass, stone, or wood.