choppy
adjective
(of the sea, a lake, etc.) forming short, irregular, broken waves.
choppiness
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a word derived from
choppy.
Example Sentences
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His base case continues to be that the Fed chair’s challenges on inflation and bond yields, the upcoming midterm elections and the end of earnings season catalysts will prolong the near-term choppiness.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 24, 2026
The unemployment rate has remained relatively steady through choppiness in the labor market, due to the overall drop in labor supply.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
While the market is supportive of long-term equity growth, he acknowledges that there could be some near-term declines or choppiness as the market tries to consolidate this latest rally.
From MarketWatch ● May 31, 2026
He also says PDD is prioritizing long-term investments even if it means choppiness in short-term financial results, following a surprise drop in its 4Q profit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 26, 2026
In a moment they had lost their choppiness arid had lengthened into long swells that came slow and syrupy.
From "Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy" by Gary D. Schmidt
