Meaning & Definition of word "Chopper"
Chopper
/ˈtʃɒp.ər/
noun:
- 1. A tool or implement used for chopping, especially vegetables or meat.
- Example: She used a sharp chopper to quickly prepare the vegetables for the stir-fry.
- 2. A helicopter.
- Example: The chopper flew low over the city, providing a perfect view of the skyline.
- 3. A motorcycle, especially a customized one, typically with a long front fork.
- Example: He rode his new chopper down the highway, enjoying the wind in his hair.
- 4. A slang term for a firearm, particularly a machine gun.
- Example: 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 of chopper
Meaning: A motorcycle with extended forks and a custom design.
● Example Sentence: He built an amazing chopper from scratch.
Meaning: Referring to someone who frequently or enthusiastically uses a chopper.
● Example Sentence: He's a real chopper when it comes to cooking.