noun / verb
chop
CHAHP/tʃɑːp/
To cut with a sharp downward blow.
He chops the thick branch into smaller pieces with a sharp axe.
Etymology
Chop’s origin is uncertain, though it may come from Old North French choper, “to cut, cut off.” Its recorded English meaning already emphasizes cutting with a quick blow.
In context
And then I'm just going to chop them up. Just like that. You don't want a puree. You just want them roughly chopped.
More examples
- She serves a grilled pork chop with vegetables.
- The company chopped its advertising budget in half.
- A single chop splits the log.
Forms
chop · chops · chopped · chopping
Similar words
- slice
- Slice often uses a smooth cutting motion; chop suggests sharp blows or coarse cutting.