chops
Britishplural noun
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the jaws or cheeks; jowls
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the mouth
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slang
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music embouchure
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jazz skill
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informal to anticipate with pleasure
Etymology
Origin of chops
C16: of uncertain origin
Example Sentences
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In June, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu signed various cooperation agreements with St Lucia during a state visit and Dr Ogbo sees Africana Chops as an extension of that.
From BBC • Aug. 17, 2025
The bulgogi burrito at Chops might be the most talked-about lunch in the North End.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 8, 2022
This Skillet Pork Chops With Horseradish Green Beans is a great example of how even the simplest dish can be elevated by it.
From Washington Post • Dec. 28, 2021
Ms. Randall has been in Elizabeth Warren’s selfie line and saw John Delaney in a crowd of 22 people at Old 60 Steaks & Chops in Sheldon, Iowa.
From New York Times • Jan. 25, 2020
When Chops showed up he called me over to one side.
From "145th Street: Short Stories" by Walter Dean Myers
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