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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.

Etymology

Origin of chops

C16: of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

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She picked up chicken thighs, pork chops, fresh vegetables and milk.

From The Wall Street Journal

After graduating, Finn, along with Farley, joined Chicago’s Second City to hone his comedy chops.

From Los Angeles Times

Begin with the obvious fact: He’s got the vocal chops.

From MarketWatch

Activist Elliott Investment Management is betting that it takes a leader with managerial chops.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s still rarely my first choice — especially drier cuts like pork chops and tenderloins.

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