To join the conversation; to unite in an effort; to contribute money.
a. 1870.
| Flynn of Virginia— | |
| Just you chip in,— | |
| Say you knew Flynn; | |
| Say that you’ve been ’yar. | |
F. Bret Harte, ‘In the Tunnel.’ (N.E.D.) |
1888. We refuse to chip in for a church, but will contribute $10 to help get Lampas Jake, the revivalist, down here.—Detroit Free Press, Oct. (Farmer).
