chops

/ (tʃɒps) /

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pl n

the jaws or cheeks; jowls

the mouth

slang

music embouchure
jazz skill

lick one's chops informal to anticipate with pleasure

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Word Origin for chops

C16: of uncertain origin

Words nearby chops

chopped steak, chopper, chopper tool, chopping block, choppy, chops, chop shop, chopsteak, chopstick, chopsticks, chop stroke

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How to use chops in a sentence

Her chops landed her several TV gigs, including a recurring role as an NBC page on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.
The Curious Little Shell That Restarted Jenny Slate’s Career|Luke Hopping|December 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
One, from a short preview of her rehearsal performance, is that Williams certainly boasts the vocal chops to do the part justice.
The Cast of ‘Peter Pan Live!’ Knows You Hatewatched ‘The Sound of Music’|Kevin Fallon|December 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Do you see yourself setting a standard for classical chops in jazz?
Herbie Hancock Holds Forth|David Yaffe|November 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The co-owner of Metropolis Collectables, Vincent has Wolverine mutton chops, a Tony Stark goatee, and Lex Luthor swagger.
The Holy Grail of Comic Books Hid in Plain Site at New York Comic Con|Sujay Kumar|October 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Maybe then Napa and Sonoma could get the chops to design an appellation regime of integrity.
Napa’s Earthquake Is Not The Only Thing Shaking The Vineyards|Clive Irving|August 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Do not gastronomists complain of heaviness in London after eating a couple of mutton-chops?
Little Travels and Roadside Sketches|William Makepeace Thackeray
Riprisintatives iv th' Chicago packers insisted that in time canary bur-rds cud be taught to eat pork chops.
Mr. Dooley Says|Finley Dunne
I'll see him to-night, most like, and I'll be sure to mention the chuckens and the chops.
Sue, A Little Heroine|L. T. Meade
I can't promise mutton-chops, but there will be beans and bacon.
Littlebourne Lock|F. Bayford Harrison
"In court" responded Cyril absently gazing at the mutton chops.
Daisy Ashford: Her Book|Daisy Ashford

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see break one's ass (chops); lick one's chops.

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