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Other definitions for chop (2 of 4)
- to barter.
- to bandy words; argue.
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- the jaw.
- the lower part of the cheek; the flesh over the lower jaw.
- the oral cavity; mouth.
- Slang. the embouchure or technique necessary to play a wind instrument.
- Slang. musical ability or virtuosity on any instrument, especially in playing jazz or rock.
- Slang. the music or musical part played by an instrumentalist, especially a solo passage.
- Slang. ability, talent, or skill, as in an occupation or activity: He began auditioning for roles in which he would get the chance to prove his acting chops.
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What is a basic definition of chop?
Chop means to cut something with heavy blows or to cut something into pieces. Chop also refers to a piece of something that was chopped or a fast, downward blow in boxing or martial arts. Chop has many other senses as a verb and a noun.
Chop is frequently followed by down, off, or another preposition. When something is chopped, it is struck with a sharp tool in order to cut it into pieces or completely destroy it. A person or thing that chops is called a chopper.
- Real-life examples: Lumberjacks chop down trees with axes or hatchets. A barber will chop off your hair with scissors. Firefighters might have to chop through a door with an axe in order to rescue someone.
- Used in a sentence: I helped my dad chop down a Christmas tree.
Chop can also mean to cut something into pieces or slices. Unless it is referring to food, chop is almost always followed by the word up in this sense.
- Real-life examples: Butchers chop meat. Chefs will chop onions, carrots, celery, and many other ingredients. A person might chop up furniture in order to make it easier to throw away or burn.
- Used in a sentence: I chopped up a tomato and added it to my salad.
A chop is a piece of something that has been chopped off of something else. This sense often refers to a slice or cut of meat.
- Real-life examples: Most grocery stores sell pork chops and lamb chops. You might feed your dog chops of beef.
- Used in a sentence: I watched the zookeepers feed the tigers big chops of meat.
In boxing and martial arts, a chop is a quick, heavy blow that is usually delivered downward. You may be familiar with this sense because of the common use of karate chops as an attack in popular culture.
- Used in a sentence: Nia is able to perform a powerful chop that can cut through a stack of wood.
Where does chop come from?
The first records of chop come from around 1350. It comes from the Middle English choppen and is a variation of the word chap, meaning “to crack” or “to split.”
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How is chop used in real life?
Chop is a very common word that most often means to hack something apart or into pieces.
I may or may not have chopped down a cherry tree this weekend dressed as George Washington.
— Matt MacLeod (@BHHSModelUN) June 1, 2015
I just want to be a good enough chef to chop carrots by throwing them at a ceiling fan and catching them on a plate without looking.
— Matt Roller (@rolldiggity) July 12, 2012
Grilling pork chops tonight. My dog and I both have the salivary glands in wide open drool mode.
— Despite (@catzsparkles) July 13, 2019
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Which of the following would LEAST likely be used to chop something?
A. axe
B. book
C. knife
D. hatchet