Chop: meaning, definitions and examples

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chop

 

[ tสƒษ’p ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

cooking

To cut (something) into small pieces with repeated sharp blows using a knife or an axe.

Synonyms

cut, dice, hack, mince, slice

Examples of usage

  • She chopped the vegetables for the salad.
  • He chopped the wood for the fireplace.
  • The chef chopped the onions finely for the sauce.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

A thick, solid piece of something cut from a larger whole.

Synonyms

chunk, piece, portion, slab, slice

Examples of usage

  • He ate a chop of the delicious steak.
  • She ordered a lamb chop at the restaurant.

Translations

Translations of the word "chop" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น picar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคŸเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช hacken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memotong

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ัƒะฑะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ siekaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆ‡ใ‚‹ (kiru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hacher

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ picar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท doฤŸramak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฐ๋‹ค (sseolda)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠู‚ุทุน (yaqtaสฟ)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sekat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sekaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆ‡ (qiฤ“)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rezati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรถggva

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒญแƒ แƒ (dachra)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ doฤŸramaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ picar

Etymology

The word 'chop' originated from Old English 'ceapian', which means to barter or bargain. Over time, the meaning evolved to include cutting or dividing with a sharp tool. The use of 'chop' in cooking can be traced back to the 17th century, referring to the action of cutting food into smaller pieces.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,368, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.