chops

British  

/ 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

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chops Idioms  

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

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Etymology

Origin of chops

C16: of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

Machines strip the insulation material off the copper, then use blades to chop and shred it into granules a few millimeters long, sometimes known as ‘copper chops.’

From The Wall Street Journal

Perhaps Steyer will display the policy chops or the razzle and dazzle they all lacked.

From Los Angeles Times

Silverman, whose comedy chops are undeniable, gambled by toggling between being funny and responsible.

From Washington Post

But if one is off, Dallas’s margin for error evaporates because the duo’s teammates are reduced to ornamental offensive roles and lack defensive chops.

From Washington Post

“I think her role in forging a coalition behind taking down the Confederate flag was one of her finest moments, and it showed her leadership chops,” said Whit Ayres, a Republican pollster.

From Washington Post

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