chopped
Americanadjective
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diced, minced, or cut into small bits.
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(of an automobile) streamlined; lowered.
Other Word Forms
- unchopped adjective
- well-chopped adjective
Etymology
Origin of chopped
First recorded in 1540–50
Example Sentences
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One of the two men who chopped down the Sycamore Gap tree has been released early from prison.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
Things can look chopped and I know that.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
His firm chopped its forecast for U.S. growth in 2026 to 2.4% from 2.8% because of the ongoing conflict.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 21, 2026
In a single day, the ERShares ETF’s assets were chopped by more than half, to less than $500 million.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026
He whimpers, begging Axel to leave the chopped tree for a better adventure.
From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers
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