Words at Play : 22 Charming Words for Nasty People
Definition:
an absurdly argumentative person
Examples:
"Whats here, chop logicke." – William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet, 1597
Choplogic has two meanings, and can refer to either "involved and often specious argumentation" or the kind of person who engages in such behavior.
About the Word:
The word was formed by a combination of logic and an obsolete sense of chop meaning "to bandy words, answer back."
You should be warned that knowing what to call such a person will in no way alleviate your displeasure should you have to deal with one.
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