First Known Use: 14th century
Dictionary
1chop
verb \ˈchäp\
choppedchop·ping
Definition of CHOP
transitive verb
1
a : to cut into or sever usually by repeated blows of a sharp instrument b : to cut into pieces —often used with up <chop up an onion> c : to weed and thin out (young cotton) d : to cut as if by chopping <chop prices> <a bridge chops the lake in two>
2
: to strike (as a ball) with a short quick downward stroke
3
: to subject to the action of a chopper <chop a beam of light>
intransitive verb
1
: to make a quick stroke or repeated strokes with or as if with a sharp instrument (as an ax)
2
archaic : to move or act suddenly or violently
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Origin of CHOP
Middle English chappen, choppen — more at chap
2chop
noun
Definition of CHOP
1
a : a forceful usually slanting blow with or as if with an ax or cleaver b : a sharp downward blow or stroke
2
: a small cut of meat often including part of a rib — see lamb illustration
3
: a mark made by or as if by chopping
4
: material that has been chopped up
5
a : a short abrupt motion (as of a wave) b : a stretch of choppy sea
6
: chopper 6
7
chiefly British : ax 3 <it is the very top men who have got the chop — Daily Mirror>
First Known Use of CHOP
14th century
3chop
verb
choppedchop·ping
Definition of CHOP
intransitive verb
1
: to change direction
2
: to veer with or as if with wind
— chop logic
: to argue with sophistical reasoning and minute distinctions
Origin of CHOP
Middle English chappen, choppen to barter
First Known Use: 1540
4chop
noun
Definition of CHOP
1
a : a seal or official stamp or its impression b : a license validated by a seal
2
Origin of CHOP
Hindi chāp & Urdu chhāp stamp
First Known Use: 1614
CHOP Defined for Kids
1chop
verb \ˈchäp\
choppedchop·ping
Definition of CHOP for Kids
1
: to cut by striking especially over and over with something sharp <Chop down the tree with an ax.>
2
: to cut into small pieces : mince <chop onions>
2chop
noun
Definition of CHOP for Kids
1
: a sharp downward blow or stroke (as with an ax)
2
: a small cut of meat often including a part of a rib <a pork chop>
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