ALL meanings of bust one's chops
chop
B b - noun bust one's chops Usually, chops. the jaw. 1
- noun bust one's chops chops. the oral cavity; mouth. Slang. the embouchure or technique necessary to play a wind instrument. Slang. musical ability on any instrument, especially in playing jazz or rock; technical virtuosity. Slang. the music or musical part played by an instrumentalist, especially a solo passage. 1
- noun bust one's chops an entranceway, as into a body of water. 1
- noun bust one's chops Horology. either of two pieces clasping the end of the suspension spring of a pendulum. 1
- idioms bust one's chops bust one's chops, Slang. to exert oneself. 1
- idioms bust one's chops bust someone's chops, Slang. to annoy with nagging or criticism: Stop busting my chops—I'll get the job done. 1
- idioms bust one's chops lick one's chops, to await with pleasure; anticipate; relish: He was already licking his chops over the expected inheritance. 1
- verb bust one's chops (Idiomatic) INF To exert oneself. 0