chopfallen

[ chop-faw-luhn ]

adjective

1. chapfallen.

chopfallen

/ ˈtʃɒpˌfɔːlən /

adjective

1. See chapfallen
   a variant of chapfallen

Word History and Origins

Origin of chopfallen¹

First recorded in 1595–1605

Example Sentences

But I got out of earshot as fast as might be, quite chopfallen and ashamed.

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Most chopfallen, blue, enters the National Agent this Limbo whither he has sent so many.

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The latter had shrunk up in his chair and was looking as chopfallen and guilty as a dog caught sucking eggs.

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Tetlow, chopfallen but obdurate, got himself speedily out of sight.

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Mr. Titmouse walked along Piccadilly with a truly chopfallen and disconsolate air.

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