Translate text 
Translate files Chopper
/ˈtʃɒp.ər/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A tool or implement used for chopping, especially vegetables or meat.
She used a sharp chopper to quickly prepare the vegetables for the stir-fry.
A helicopter.
The chopper flew low over the city, providing a perfect view of the skyline.
A motorcycle, especially a customized one, typically with a long front fork.
He rode his new chopper down the highway, enjoying the wind in his hair.
A slang term for a firearm, particularly a machine gun.
The soldiers were equipped with choppers and ready for the mission.
Etymology
Middle English choppen, from Old English ceorfan (meaning 'to cut').
Common Phrases and Expressions
chopper in the sky
refers to a helicopter flying overhead.
chopper blades
the rotating blades of a helicopter or similar aircraft.
chopper ride
a trip taken in a helicopter.
meat chopper
a tool specifically used for cutting meat rapidly.
Related Words
axe
a tool used for chopping, splitting, and piercing wood.
slicer
a tool for slicing food, typically with a sharp blade.
cleaver
a tool used for cutting meat, heavy and broad.
machete
a broad blade used for cutting vegetation.
Slang Meanings
A motorcycle with extended forks and a custom design.
He built an amazing chopper from scratch.
Referring to someone who frequently or enthusiastically uses a chopper.
He's a real chopper when it comes to cooking.