ALL meanings of chops
chop
C c - noun plural chops the jaws or cheeks; jowls 3
- noun plural chops the mouth 3
- noun plural chops embouchure 3
- noun plural chops skill 3
- noun plural chops the jaws 3
- noun plural chops the mouth and lower cheeks 3
- noun plural chops technical skill, esp. of a jazz or rock musician 3
- verb with object chops to cut or sever with a quick, heavy blow or a series of blows, using an ax, hatchet, etc. (often followed by down, off, etc.): to chop down a tree. 1
- verb with object chops to make or prepare for use by so cutting: to chop logs. 1
- verb with object chops to cut in pieces; mince (often followed by up): to chop up an onion; to chop meat. 1
- verb with object chops (in tennis, cricket, etc.) to hit (a ball) with a chop stroke. 1
- verb with object chops to weed and thin out (growing cotton) with a hoe. 1
- verb with object chops Fox Hunting. (of a hound or pack) to attack and kill (a fox that has not begun to run). 1
- verb without object chops to turn, shift, or change suddenly: The wind chopped to the west. 1
- verb without object chops to vacillate; change one's mind. 1
- verb without object chops Obsolete. to barter. to bandy words; argue. 1
- noun chops an official stamp or seal, or a permit or clearance, especially as formerly used in India and China. 1
- noun chops a design, corresponding to a brand or trademark, stamped on goods to indicate their identity or quality. 1
- noun chops the signature stamp of an artist, printmaker, etc., testifying to the authenticity of a work. 1
- noun chops quality, class, or grade: a musician of the first chop. 1
- idioms chops bust one's chops, Slang. to exert oneself. 1
- idioms chops bust someone's chops, Slang. to annoy with nagging or criticism: Stop busting my chops—I'll get the job done. 1
- idioms chops lick one's chops, to await with pleasure; anticipate; relish: He was already licking his chops over the expected inheritance. 1
- noun chops A person‘s or animal’s mouth or jaws. 1
- noun chops plural of chop. 0
- noun chops (Informal) (plural only, music) A wind instrument player's embouchure. 0
- noun chops (plural only, informal, chiefly music) One's skill at musical interpretation and delivery; musical performance ability. 0
- noun chops (Informal) (plural only) One's skill at any endeavor. 0
- noun chops (plural only, nautical) The area where two tides meet and cause an irregular (choppy) sea. 0
- noun chops (plural only, juggling) A pattern that involves carrying the object with the hand over the next object before throwing it. 0
- verb chops third-person singular simple present indicative form of chop. 0