chops Meaning & Definition
What Does Chops Mean?
Chops is a noun that means plural of chop. It can also mean Jaws, lips, mouth. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of chop. As a verb, it means Alternative form of chopse.
Chops at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /t͡ʃɑps/ |
| Synonyms | axe, pink slip and sack |
| Plural | only |
| Verb forms | chopses, chopsing, chopsed |
Chops Definition (Noun)
- plural of chop
- Jaws, lips, mouth.
- One's skill at musical interpretation and delivery; musical performance ability.
Although the bass player had no experience playing in New Orleans, the crowd's enthusiastic response showed that he had the chops to make it in the very particular Crescent City jazz scene.
- One's skill at any endeavor; ability, talent; competency.
Although he did not know all of the ins and outs of the newsroom, he had the writing chops to become a regular contributor.
- The area where two tides meet and cause an irregular (choppy) sea.
- A pattern that involves carrying the object with the hand over the next object before throwing it.
- Food.
Chops as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of chop
He chops wood all day.
Verb
- Alternative form of chopse.
Noun
- A cut of meat, often containing a section of a rib.
I only like lamb chops with mint jelly.
- A blow with an axe, cleaver, or similar utensil.
It should take just one good chop to fell the sapling.
- A blow delivered with the hand rigid and outstretched.
A karate chop.
- Ocean waves, generally caused by wind, distinguished from swell by being smaller and not lasting as long.
- A hand where two or more players have an equal-valued hand, resulting in the chips being shared equally between them.
With both players having an ace-high straight, the pot was a chop.
- (with "the") Termination, especially from employment; the sack.
- A woodchopping competition.
- A crack or cleft; a chap.
Verb
- To cut into pieces with short, vigorous cutting motions.
chop wood; chop an onion
- To sever with an axe or similar implement.
Chop off his head.
- To give a downward cutting blow or movement, typically with the side of the hand.
- To hit the ball downward so that it takes a high bounce.
- To divide the pot (or tournament prize) between two or more players.
- To make a quick, heavy stroke or a series of strokes, with or as with an ax.
- To do something suddenly with an unexpected motion; to catch or attempt to seize.
- To interrupt; with in or out.
- (Perl) To remove the final character from (a text string).
Noun
- A turn of fortune; change; a vicissitude.
Verb
- To exchange, to barter; to swap.
- To chap or crack.
- To vary or shift suddenly.
The wind chops about.
- To twist words.
- To converse, discuss, or speak with another.
Noun
- (chiefly in the plural) A jaw of an animal.
- A movable jaw or cheek, as of a vice.
- The land at each side of the mouth of a river, harbour, or channel.
East Chop; West Chop
Noun
- An official stamp or seal, as in China and India.
- A mark indicating nature, quality, or brand.
silk of the first chop
- A license or passport that has been sealed.
- A complete shipment.
a chop of tea
Noun
- An IRC channel operator.
Noun
- Jaws, mouth.
- One's skill at musical interpretation and delivery (originally of jazz); musical performance ability.
Although the bass player had no experience playing in New Orleans, the crowd's enthusiastic response showed that he had the chops to make it in the very particular Crescent City jazz scene.
Verb
- To talk, chat; also, to talk back, to be cheeky.
Synonyms of Chops
Chops synonyms and antonyms →Chops in a Sentence
Although the bass player had no experience playing in New Orleans, the crowd's enthusiastic response showed that he had the chops to make it in the very particular Crescent City jazz scene.
Although he did not know all of the ins and outs of the newsroom, he had the writing chops to become a regular contributor.
He chops wood all day.
I only like lamb chops with mint jelly.
It should take just one good chop to fell the sapling.
A karate chop.
With both players having an ace-high straight, the pot was a chop.
chop wood; chop an onion
Chop off his head.
The wind chops about.
East Chop; West Chop
silk of the first chop
a chop of tea
Word Forms & Grammar
chops pl (plural only)
chops
chops (third-person singular simple present chopses, present participle chopsing, simple past and past participle chopsed)
Words That Rhyme With Chops
Origin of Chops
Origin 1: From the plural of chop (“jaw, side of a harbour”). The jazz slang sense “musical ability” is a reference to the use of the lips to blow instruments.
Origin 2: See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Origin 3: See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Chops: Your Questions Answered
Is chops a noun or a verb?
Chops is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for chops?
Close synonyms of chops are axe, pink slip and sack. See the full list of chops synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of chops?
The plural of chops is only.
What is the past tense of chops?
The past tense of chops is chopsed. The present participle is chopsing.