chopfallen
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of chopfallen
First recorded in 1595–1605
Example Sentences
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The con man promptly tries to con Peachum, and the complicated negotiations with the avaricious partners alternately licking their chops or woefully chopfallen are among the choicest comic morsels in the book.
From Time Magazine Archive
Bill Jack, far from chopfallen, announced a new policy: a refund to the Government of profits above 6%; no more executive bonuses and no dividends for the duration.
From Time Magazine Archive
The chopfallen Riley went back to his seat, convinced that it would not do to rebel against the new teacher, even if he did not use the beech switches.
From The Hoosier School-boy by Eggleston, Edward
By-and-by the old woman came in, chopfallen, and said to me, 'O my son, do not ask how I have fared with her!
From The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night, Volume I by Payne, John
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 The Exploits and Triumphs, in Europe, of Paul Morphy, the Chess Champion by Edge, Frederick Milnes
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