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Definition of a chip on (one's) shoulder

chip on (one's) shoulder

noun

  • a grudge.
    He's had a chip on his shoulder since childhood.

    Last edited on Oct 07 2013. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Oct 07 2013.

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Other terms relating to 'chip':

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Definitions include: seemingly accidental but with a secret motive.
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Definitions include: absolutely futile; pointless, worthless, inept or absurd; good-for-nothing or idiotic.
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Definitions include: to leave (a relationship) or abandon.
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Definitions include: used to describe a person that is angry and is scolding at someone.
Definitions include: to be involved with.
Definitions include: to be present in large numbers.

Other terms relating to 'shoulder':

Definitions include: to treat one distantly.
Definitions include: to carry a grudge.
Definitions include: a bra, especially a large one.
Definitions include: to look over a person's shoulder to steal their password or ATM PIN.
Definitions include: one who surfs the internet while looking over your shoulder.

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