Meaning & Definition of word "Chop"
Chop
/tʃɒp/
noun:
- 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.
verb:
- 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.
Etymology
●Middle English choppe, from Old English ceorfan (to cut)
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
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.
Slang Meanings of chop
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.