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blue-chip

[bloo-chip]
–adjective
1. of, pertaining to, or constituting a blue chip.
2. having outstanding or exemplary qualities within a specified category; leading: a group of blue-chip scientists; blue-chip stock.

Origin:
1930–35
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blue chip also blue-chip·per   (blōō'chĭp'ər)
n.  
  1. A stock that sells at a high price because of public confidence in its long record of steady earnings.

  2. An extremely valuable asset or property.

  3. Games A blue poker chip of high value.

blue'-chip' adj.
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