noun
Meaning 1
A high-value poker chip.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: card-games, poker
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: white chip
Phrase guide
blue chip
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noun
Meaning 2
A stock or other investment that has a high price because of its perceived reliability.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: business, finance
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Meaning 3
Synonym of blue-chipper.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: blue-chipper
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Meaning 4
a blue poker chip with the highest value
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: chip, poker chip
noun
Meaning 5
a common stock of a nationally known company whose value and dividends are reliable; typically have high price and low yield
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- blue chips are usually safe investments
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: blue-chip stock
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: common stock, common shares, ordinary shares
History
Etymology
Finance and figurative senses from poker.