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The correct spelling is chopped.
How to pronounce chopped
/t͡ʃɒpt/
verbIPA: /t͡ʃɒpt/
Say it like: Cho-ppe-d
The correct spelling is chopped. To cut into pieces with short, vigorous cutting motions. For example: "chop wood; chop an onion"
Usage Examples
“chop wood; chop an onion”
“Chop off his head.”
“The wind chops about.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To cut into pieces with short, vigorous cutting motions.
- 2.To sever with an axe or similar implement.
- 3.To give a downward cutting blow or movement, typically with the side of the hand.
- 4.To hit the ball downward so that it takes a high bounce.
- 5.To divide the pot (or tournament prize) between two or more players.
adjective
- 1.Cut or diced into small pieces.
- 2.(chiefly of meat) Ground, having been processed by grinding.
- 3.Having a vehicle's height reduced by horizontal trimming of the roofline.
- 4.High on drugs.
- 5.Fired from a job or cut from a team or training program; having got the chop.
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