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chopped

The correct spelling is chopped.

How to pronounce chopped

/t͡ʃɒpt/
verb

IPA: /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. 1.To cut into pieces with short, vigorous cutting motions.
  2. 2.To sever with an axe or similar implement.
  3. 3.To give a downward cutting blow or movement, typically with the side of the hand.
  4. 4.To hit the ball downward so that it takes a high bounce.
  5. 5.To divide the pot (or tournament prize) between two or more players.

adjective

  1. 1.Cut or diced into small pieces.
  2. 2.(chiefly of meat) Ground, having been processed by grinding.
  3. 3.Having a vehicle's height reduced by horizontal trimming of the roofline.
  4. 4.High on drugs.
  5. 5.Fired from a job or cut from a team or training program; having got the chop.

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