I thought about Donald.

Don emigrated to Canada.
In course of time he made friends, as you do. On one visit to a neighbour, If I remember correctly (NOT that it matters for the purposes of the tale)  the man of the house was showing off an item of wood-work his wife had made.
Donald, duly admired it and said words to the effect:-
"Ah, she's a grand little chippie, isn't she?" >>>------> STONEY silence.
I am, rashly, presuming the odd American/Canadian may just see this.
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AHA - BUT:-
To a Brit:-
"Chippy [ chip-ee ]
Noun, plural chip·pies. British Informal.
1. A carpenter.
2. A store selling fish & chips."
(And NOTHING ELSE)

There are a few in town, but I think this is our nearest, certainly the oldest and if not the best, certainly close to.
I'll maybe remember to show his certificate one of these Blips.