chops

/ tʃɒps /

plural noun

1. the jaws or cheeks; jowls

2. the mouth

3. slang

   1. music embouchure

   2. jazz skill

4. informal,  to anticipate with pleasure

Word History and Origins

Origin of chops¹

C16: of uncertain origin

Idioms and Phrases

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

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