Meaning & Definition of Lop in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: To cut off the branches of a tree.

  Example Sentence: The gardener will lop the branches to encourage new growth.

• Definition: To remove or cut off something.

  Example Sentence: They decided to lop the excess expenses from the budget.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English 'loppen', meaning to cut or to cut off.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• lop off: To cut away a part of something.
• lop-sided: Having one side lower or smaller than the other.

Translations

• Spanish: recortar

• French: couper

• German: abschneiden

• Russian: обрезать

Related Words

• prune: To trim a tree, shrub, or bush to remove unwanted parts.

• trim: To cut down to the desired size or shape.

Slang Meanings of lop

• Meaning: To remove or eliminate something quickly.

  Example Sentence: They really know how to lop off the dead weight in this organization.

• Meaning: To be careless or clumsy in an action.

  Example Sentence: He was so focused, he didn't want to lop around during the meeting.