chip and dip

chip and dip

A snack or appetizer consisting of chips, vegetables, or another such easily dippable food and a condiment to dip them into. Put out a chip and dip for everyone before the show starts.
See also: and, chip, dip
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

chip and dip

Also, chip'n dip. A snack food or an appetizer consisting of potato chips, crackers, or raw vegetables (like carrot sticks) that are used to scoop up a dip, a savory creamy mixture. For example, There wasn't much to eat; all they served was a chip and dip. The term is also used for the utensils employed for this dish-a plate for the crackers and a small bowl for the dip. [Mid-1900s]
See also: and, chip, dip
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
See also:
  • chips and dip
  • dip into (one's) pocket
  • dip into your pocket
  • dip
  • in the aggregate
  • aggregate
  • dip to
  • dip (in)to (something)
  • dip into
  • strip for (someone or something)
References in periodicals archive
Instead of buying a chip and dip bowl make your own bowl by placing the chips in the bowl and in the centre place a small glass or bowl and fill it with your dip.
The Co-op's own label Loved By Us Chip and Dip Bucket (300g), PS3, Nacho Cheese Jalepeno Bites (160g), PS2.49 and Cheese and Bacon Potato Shells and Dip (300g), PS2.99, are on a three-for-PS6 deal saving PS2.48.
The Co-op's own label Loved By Us Chip and Dip Bucket (300g), PS3, Nacho Cheese Jalepeno Bites (160g), PS2.49, and Cheese and Bacon Potato Shells and Dip (300g), PS2.99, are on a three-for-PS6 deal saving PS2.48.
Items include tumblers, bowls, plates, pitchers, a chip and dip server and a new divided server.
Also available in the new Fun Frost and original Packerware colors is a chip and dip server.
Wilton is offering two of its chip and dip selections as promotional items: the Radish and the Chili Pepper Chip & Dip.