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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That fund is expected to reset its positions on March 31, which could mean the market is in store for even more choppiness next week.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 28, 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
After four years of choppiness in the market for new stock offerings, bankers and investors are bracing for a slate of blockbuster listings in 2026—and wondering if the market can handle the torrent.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 17, 2025
The cost of protecting against a big near-term drop in Magnificent Seven stocks reflects “a fairly moderate level of risk” and the potential for choppiness in shares of those Big Tech companies, according to DeSimone.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 1, 2025
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
