chopsticks

[ chop-stiks ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)

1. a harmonically and melodically simple waltz for piano played typically with the forefinger of each hand and sometimes having an accompanying part for a second player.

chopsticks

/ ˈtʃɒpstɪks /

plural noun

1. a pair of thin sticks, of ivory, wood, etc, used as eating utensils by the Chinese, Japanese, and other people of East Asia

Word History and Origins

Origin of chopsticks¹

1890–95; perhaps after chopstick from the way the fingers are held

Word History and Origins

Origin of chopsticks¹

C17: from pidgin English, from chop quick, of Chinese dialect origin + stick ¹

Example Sentences

At the end of the first dinner scene (where I said my most infamous line), he uses chopsticks like antennae to make me smile.

From The Daily Beast

Our table manners require us to use two hands to perform with less dexterity what chopsticks can do with only one.

From The Daily Beast

Dieters are advised to slow down, struggle through their scrambled egg whites, with chopsticks if necessary.

From The Daily Beast

Get your chopsticks out for these amazing Asian recipes that are perfect for your next themed dinner party.

From The Daily Beast

Don't be surprised by the all-silver chopsticks—they're impossible and meant to remind us all that we're just visiting.

From The Daily Beast

Peter Gross took the other bowl and began eating, wielding the chopsticks expertly.

From Project Gutenberg

All the Chinese rose up, took their chopsticks, and plunging them into various dishes began helping us, the guests of honour.

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Each feaster was provided with a pair of chopsticks and two small sheets of brown paper with which to wipe them after each course.

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With their chopsticks they pick out some of the solid dishes, seasoning them with four or five different sauces.

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Then comes rice, and the chopsticks of the Japanese feasters go to work in marvellous fashion.

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