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/tʃɒp/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A piece of food, especially meat, that has been cut off.
He ordered a lamb chop for dinner.
A quick, forceful movement or action.
With a single chop, she broke the board in half.
A cut or stroke, as in a blow struck in combat.
The samurai delivered a fatal chop to his opponent.
verb
To cut something into pieces with a sharp tool.
She chopped the vegetables for the stew.
To strike or hit something with a quick motion.
He chopped at the tree trunk with an axe.
To reduce in size or amount.
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
To leave quickly.
He decided to chop after the argument.
To sell stolen goods.
He was caught trying to chop the stolen electronics.