chippie

So far as I have observed, the robin and the bluebird win their mates by gentle and fond approaches; but certain of the sparrows, notably the little social sparrow or "chippie," appear to carry the case by storm.

The Writings of John Burroughs — Volume 05: Pepacton John Burroughs 1879

Sparrow, social or chipping, or "chippie" (SPIZELLA SOCIALIS).

The Writings of John Burroughs — Volume 05: Pepacton John Burroughs 1879

a "chippie" (called also "hair bird") suspended from a branch by a horse-hair, beneath a partly constructed nest.

Birds and Bees, Sharp Eyes and Other Papers John Burroughs 1879

That is why we are giving the 'chippie' a visit first. "

Comic Book Movie 2009

French Vocabulary un chouia (m) = a smidgen; le réveillon (m) = Christmas Eve Dinner; une chippie (f) = little devil; la belle-mère (f) = mother-in-law

French Word-A-Day: 2009

I didn't know about the candied oranges — which just goes to show how my mother-in-law is always holding back an ingredient (chippie that she is) just to throw us off.

French Word-A-Day: 2009

I find both of these, however, lack the satisfying crunch that makes such a pleasing contrast to the soft, savoury starchiness within – or maybe I'm just nostalgic for the chippie.

How to cook perfect fishcakes 2011

French Vocabulary un chouia (m) = a smidgen; le réveillon (m) = Christmas Eve Dinner; une chippie (f) = little devil; la belle-mère (f) = mother-in-law

chouia - French Word-A-Day 2009

The barkeep shift changed and the chippie disappeared into the laundry facilities.

Saints Alex M. Pruteanu 2011

The chippie barkeep wore short jean shorts and was all legs.

Saints Alex M. Pruteanu 2011