Meaning & Definition of word "Chopped"
Chopped
/tʃɒpt/
verb:
- 1. past tense of chop; to cut something into pieces.
- Example: He chopped the vegetables for the salad.
- 2. to cut down or fell (as in trees or plants).
- Example: They chopped down the old oak tree in their yard.
- 3. to reduce the size, amount, or number of something.
- Example: The budget was chopped due to lack of funding.
adjective:
- 1. cut into small pieces or sections.
- Example: The chopped herbs added a burst of flavor to the dish.
Etymology
●Derived from the Old English 'ceopan', meaning to cut.
Common Phrases and Expressions
chopped liver:
Something or someone that is considered insignificant.
chop chop:
Hurry up; do something quickly.
chopped up:
In pieces; fragmented.
Related Words
chop:
To cut with a sharp tool.
chopper:
A tool used for chopping.
choppy:
Rough; uneven, often used to describe the surface of water.
Slang Meanings of chopped
Meaning: To be heavily intoxicated.
● Example Sentence: After that party, he was totally chopped.
Meaning: To fail or get rejected.
● Example Sentence: I thought I did well on the test, but I got chopped.