chop

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1 1.2.1 Noun 1.2.1.1 Quotations 1.2.1.2 Synonyms 1.2.1.3 Translations 1.2.2 Verb 1.2.2.1 Translations 1.2.2.2 Related terms 1.2.2.3 Derived terms 1.3 Etymology 2 1.3.1 Noun 2 Nigerian Pidgin 2.1 Verb

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• enPR: chŏp, IPA: /ʧɒp/, SAMPA: /tSQp/
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  Rhymes: -ɒp

[edit] Etymology 1

Middle English choppen, var. of chappen "to chop". Akin to Dutch kappen "to cut", Old English -cippian (eg. forcippian "to cut off"). More at chip

[edit] Noun

chop (plural chops)

1. A cut of meat, often containing a section of a rib.

   I only like lamb chops with mint jelly.

2. A blow with an axe, cleaver, or similar utensil.

   It should take just one good chop to fell the sapling.

3. Ocean waves, generally caused by wind, distinguished from swell by being smaller and not lasting as long.
4. (poker) The result of a tied poker hand
5. (informal, with "the") Termination, especially from employment.

[edit] Quotations

• For examples of the usage of this term see the citations page.

[edit] Synonyms

• (dismissal, especially from employment (informal)): axe, pink slip, sack

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[edit] Verb

to chop (third-person singular simple present chops, present participle chopping, simple past and past participle chopped)

1. (transitive) To cut into pieces with short, vigorous cutting motions.

   chop wood

   chop an onion

2. (transitive) To sever with an axe or similar implement.

   Chop off his head.

3. (transitive, baseball) To hit the ball downward so that it takes a high bounce.
4. (poker) To divide the pot (or tournament prize) between two or more players.

[edit] Translations

[edit] Related terms

• chop chop
• chopper
• chopping board
• chops
• chopstick
• choppy

[edit] Derived terms

• try out one's own chops

[edit] Etymology 2

Hindi छाप ćhāp (stamp)

[edit] Noun

chop (plural chops)

1. An official stamp or seal.
2. Mark indicating nature, quality, or brand.

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[edit] Nigerian Pidgin

[edit] Verb

chop

1. eat