chops
noun · verb
Form of chop , plural of chop.
Simple meaning
A blow with an axe, cleaver, or similar implement.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
chahpsIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈtʃɑps
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
plural of chop
A blow with an axe, cleaver, or similar implement.
plural of chopmartial arts
A blow delivered with the hand rigid and outstretched.
plural of chop
A cut of meat, often containing a section of a rib.
plural of chop
A small cut of meat including part of a rib
verb
third-person singular of chop
To cut into pieces with short, vigorous cutting motions.
third-person singular of chop
To sever with an axe or similar implement.
third-person singular of chop
To give a downward cutting blow or movement, typically with the side of the hand.
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This meaning: A blow with an axe, cleaver, or similar implement.
Used this way, chops is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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