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Choppiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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choppiest

 

[ ˈtʃɒp.i.ɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

water condition

Choppiest describes water that has rough, uneven waves or is agitated. It is often used to refer to sea or lake conditions that are not calm, resulting in a bumpy experience for boats or swimmers.

Synonyms

agitated, rough, stormy, uneven

Examples of usage

  • The choppy waters made it difficult for the boat to navigate.
  • The forecast warned of choppy seas during the sailing race.
  • She felt seasick because of the choppy conditions.
  • The lake was too choppy for swimming safely.

Translations

Translations of the word "choppiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais agitado

🇮🇳 सबसे चंचल

🇩🇪 am unruhigsten

🇮🇩 paling bergelombang

🇺🇦 найхвилеподібніший

🇵🇱 najbardziej wzburzony

🇯🇵 最も波のある

🇫🇷 le plus agité

🇪🇸 el más agitado

🇹🇷 en dalgalı

🇰🇷 가장 물결치는

🇸🇦 الأكثر اضطرابًا

🇨🇿 nejvíce rozbouřený

🇸🇰 najviac rozbúrený

🇨🇳 最波涛汹涌的

🇸🇮 najbolj razburkan

🇮🇸 hæðsti

🇰🇿 ең толқынды

🇬🇪 ყველაზე ქარიანი

🇦🇿 ən iri dalğalı

🇲🇽 el más agitado

Word origin

The word 'choppy' is derived from the Middle English term 'choppe', which means to strike or to break. The transition to describing water conditions likely comes from the way turbulent water appears to be striking the surface, creating a 'choppy' effect. It has its roots in the Old Norse word 'kappa', meaning to turn or twist, which relates to the erratic movements of waves in a body of water. Over time, the adjective has evolved to describe not only water but also situations or surroundings that are characterized by abrupt changes or inconsistencies.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,678, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.