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 chop chop /ˈtʃɑːp/

noun

  1. A grounder that bounces high in the air  ( chop , chopper )
    a grounder that bounces high in the air
  2. A tennis return made with a downward motion that puts backspin on the ball  ( chop , chop shot )
    a tennis return made with a downward motion that puts backspin on the ball
  3. A jaw  ( chop )
    a jaw
     I'll hit him on the chops
    I'll hit him on the chops
  4. A small cut of meat including part of a rib  ( chop )
    a small cut of meat including part of a rib
     For dinner, I decided on a grilled lamb chop with mint sauce.
    For dinner, I decided on a grilled lamb chop with mint sauce.
  5. The irregular motion of waves (usually caused by wind blowing in a direction opposite to the tide)  ( chop )
    the irregular motion of waves (usually caused by wind blowing in a direction opposite to the tide)
     The boat headed into the chop
    the boat headed into the chop

verb

  1. () Cut into pieces  ( chop up , chop )
    cut into pieces
     Chop wood
    Chop wood
     Chop meat
    chop meat
  2. Hit sharply  ( chop )
    hit sharply
  3. Cut with a hacking tool  ( chop , hack )
    cut with a hacking tool
  4. Strike sharply, as in some sports  ( chop )
    strike sharply, as in some sports
  5. Form or shape by chopping  ( chop )
    form or shape by chopping
     Chop a hole in the ground
    chop a hole in the ground
  6. Move suddenly  ( chop )
    move suddenly