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Definition of chops - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
- He showed his chops in the cooking competition.
2.
- He had strong chops that defined his face.
3.
- Her chops on the piano are impressive.
4.
maritimeTECH. UK area where two tides meet causing choppy seaTECH. UK
- The boat struggled in the chops near the harbor.
Images of chops
area where two tides meet causing choppy sea
Expressions with chops
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tease or joke with her
They always bust her chops about her fashion choices.
tease or joke with someone
They like to bust his chops about his new haircut.
criticize or nag someone persistently
He always busts my chops about my work.
exert oneself with significant effort
He really busted his chops to finish the project.
criticize or nag someone persistently
He loves to bust our chops about every little mistake.
make someone work very hard or push them to do more
The coach really busted our chops at practice today.
criticize or scold someone harshly
The coach would often bust their chops for missing practice.
criticize or nag someone persistently
He loves to bust your chops about your work.
use tongue to clean sides of mouth
After the meal, he licked his chops contentedly.
hit to the face or mouth
He gave him a smack in the chops.
eagerly anticipate something desirable
She licked chops at the thought of the vacation.
tease or joke in a friendly way
He loves to bust his friend's chops during poker night.
variety of small, savory appetizers
The restaurant offers small chops as a starter.
Origin of chops
English, chop (cut)
Terms with chops included in their meaning
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steakhouse
restaurant specializing in steaks and chops
calligraphy
ancient Chinese calligraphy styles used for seals and chops
firewood
person who chops wood for fuel
facial hair
sideburns shaped like mutton chops
Examples of chops in a sentence
Her acting chops were evident in the dramatic scene. The dog's chops were covered in drool. She wiped the crumbs from her baby's chops. His guitar chops are unmatched in the band. The drummer's chops were evident in the solo. Sailors must navigate carefully through the chops.
Fishing in the chops can be challenging.
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- French:talent, babine, ...
- German:Fähigkeiten, Kiefer, ...
- Italian:abilità, mascelle, ...
- Spanish:habilidades, mandíbulas, ...
- Portuguese:habilidade, mandíbulas, ...
- Chinese:才华, 下颚, ...
- Japanese:腕前, 頬, ...
- Arabic:مَهارَة, فُكوك, ...
- Hebrew:כִּשּׁוּרִים, לַסְתִּים, ...
- Russian:навыки, челюсти, ...
- Ukrainian:здібності, щелепи, ...
- Hindi:कला, गाल, ...
Definition of chop - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
cutting actiontr. cut something into pieces with repeated sharp blowstr.
- He used an axe to chop the wood..
2.
severingtr. sever with an axe or similar tooltr.
- They chopped the tree down in an hour.
3.
actionintr. give a downward cutting blow or movementintr.
- She chopped the air with her hand.
4.
- The company chopped 200 jobs last month..
5.
baseballtr. US hit the ball downward for a high bouncetr. US
- He chopped the ball and it bounced over the fielder.
6.
pokertr. TECH. divide the pot between playerstr. TECH.
- They decided to chop the pot after the tie.
Noun
1.
meatsmall piece of meat with a rib
- I ordered a lamb chop for dinner.
2.
workblow with an axe or similar tool
- He gave the tree a chop with the axe.
3.
martial artsTECH. hand strike in martial artsTECH.
- She blocked the opponent's chop skillfully.
4.
water conditionquality of water being rough with waves
- The chop of the sea made the boat ride uncomfortable..
5.
- He feared he might get the chop soon.
Images of chop
small piece of meat with a rib 
quality of water being rough with waves
Expressions with chop
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cut a tree or object to make it fall
They decided to chop down the old oak tree.
separate by cutting with a sharp tool
He had to chop off the damaged part of the rope..
cut into smaller pieces using repeated blows
She decided to chop up the vegetables for the stew.
place where stolen vehicles are dismantled for parts
The police raided a chop shop in the industrial district last night..
cut something into smaller pieces
She decided to chop it up for the stew.
likely to be removed or dismissed from a position
After the merger, many employees were for the chop.
make progress through something difficult or complicated
She chopped her way through the paperwork.
be dismissed from a job or position
After the merger, many employees got the chop.
small snacks served at social events
We enjoyed small chop at the wedding reception.
end someone's job or stop something suddenly
The company gave the chop to several employees last week.
dish of meat and vegetables stir-fried with sauce
We ordered chop suey at the new Chinese restaurant..
strike with the side of an open hand
He delivered a karate chop to the board.
cut of meat from a young sheep
She savored the juicy lamb chop at dinner..
cut of pork from the pig's loin
She grilled a delicious pork chop for dinner.
dish made from chopped or ground meat
The restaurant's special is chop steak with gravy.
in a quick manner or with speed
We need to finish this project chop-chop.
not very good, useful, or effective
This phone is not much chop.
chop cut from a leg of lamb
The chef prepared a delicious gigot chop for dinner.
quick downward hit with the hand
He scored with an underhand chop in the game.
shot with backspin in tennis
He used a chop shot to win the point.
change plans or opinions often and without consistency
He tends to chop and change every week.
side whiskers broad by the ears and narrow at the chin
He styled his facial hair into classic mutton chops..
argue using complex or clever reasoning
She loves to chop logic during debates.
Origin of chop
Old English, ceopan (to buy) + chop (to cut)
Examples of chop in a sentence
They decided to chop down the old tree. She chopped the vegetables for the stew. He chopped the wood for the fireplace. He chopped the rope with an axe. The chef chopped downward through the squash. The network chopped the show after just one season.
They chopped the project due to budget cuts. The batter chopped the ball into the ground. She managed to chop the ball past the pitcher. They agreed to chop the winnings after the final hand. The players chose to chop the prize money equally. The pork chop was perfectly cooked. She seasoned the chop with herbs. One chop split the log down the middle. She paused after each chop to check the notch. His chop was fast and precise, catching the opponent off guard. The instructor demonstrated a powerful chop during the lesson. The chop of the river made kayaking difficult. Fishermen were warned about the chop in the bay. The company announced the chop of several positions. After the merger, the chop was inevitable.
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- French:hacher, côte, ...
- German:hacken, Kotelett, ...
- Italian:tritare, braciola, ...
- Spanish:trocear, chuleta, ...
- Portuguese:picar, costeleta, ...
- Chinese:剁, 排骨, ...
- Japanese:切る, チョップ, ...
- Arabic:قَطَّعَ, قِطْعَة لَحْم بِضِلْع, ...
- Hebrew:לְקַצֵּץ, צֵלַע, ...
- Russian:рубить, отбивная, ...
- Ukrainian:рубати, відбивна, ...
- Hindi:टुकड़े-टुकड़े काटना, चॉप, ...
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