Meaning & Definition of word "Chop"

Chop

/tʃɒp/

1. A piece of food, especially meat, that has been cut off.
- Example: He ordered a lamb chop for dinner.
2. A quick, forceful movement or action.
- Example: With a single chop, she broke the board in half.
3. A cut or stroke, as in a blow struck in combat.
- Example: The samurai delivered a fatal chop to his opponent.

1. To cut something into pieces with a sharp tool.
- Example: She chopped the vegetables for the stew.
2. To strike or hit something with a quick motion.
- Example: He chopped at the tree trunk with an axe.
3. To reduce in size or amount.
- Example: The company decided to chop its budget for the next fiscal year.

Middle English choppe, from Old English ceorfan (to cut)

chop it up:

To discuss or talk about something informally.

chop suey:

A Chinese-American dish made with meat and vegetables.

chop and change:

To keep changing one's mind or position.

chopper:

A tool or knife used for chopping.

chopping board:

A flat surface for cutting food.

chopstick:

A pair of slender sticks used as eating utensils in Asian cuisines.

Meaning: To leave quickly.

Example Sentence: He decided to chop after the argument.

Meaning: To sell stolen goods.

Example Sentence: He was caught trying to chop the stolen electronics.