chopfallen
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of chopfallen
First recorded in 1595–1605
Example Sentences
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He left a dance where he had hoped to secure Katrina’s hand disappointed — or “chopfallen,” as the text says.
From New York Times
“This is a pretty kettle of fish,” the chopfallen captain groaned.
From Project Gutenberg
We laughed heartily at these men who, but a few days previous, had looked woefully chopfallen, fearing that Harrwitz was too strong for Morphy.
From Project Gutenberg
Gentlemen went in search of her and her fortune, from Paris, from Brussels, even from London and Vienna; but all came back chopfallen.
From Project Gutenberg
Mr. Titmouse walked along Piccadilly with a truly chopfallen and disconsolate air.
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