Choppily: meaning, definitions and examples

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choppily

 

[ หˆtสƒษ’pษชli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of action

Choppily refers to a manner of doing something in a fragmented or irregular way. This can apply to actions that are not smooth or consistent, often characterized by sudden changes or interruptions.

Synonyms

irregularly, jerkily, raggedly

Examples of usage

  • The boat moved choppily across the waves.
  • She spoke choppily due to nerves.
  • The video buffered choppily, making it hard to watch.
  • He walked choppily after twisting his ankle.

Translations

Translations of the word "choppily" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น de maneira irregular

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคธเคฎเคพเคจ เคฐเฅ‚เคช เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ruckartig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ secara terputus-putus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ั–ะทะบะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szarpanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธ่ฆๅ‰‡ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท de maniรจre saccadรฉe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ interrumpidamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kesik kesik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šธํ‰๋ถˆํ‰ํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ุบูŠุฑ ู…ู†ุชุธู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ trhanฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ trhane

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ–ญๆ–ญ็ปญ็ปญๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trhavo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skakandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพา›ั‚ะฐัƒัั‹ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒฃแƒฌแƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒขแƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kษ™sik-kษ™sik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ de manera entrecortada

Etymology

The word 'choppily' is derived from the base word 'choppy', which comes from the adjective 'chop'. The term 'chop' has its roots in Middle English 'choppen', meaning to strike or cut. The original sense of 'choppy' refers to a surface that is marked by irregular breaths or waves, particularly in the context of water. As a result, 'choppily' has evolved to describe actions that are characterized by sudden deviations or interruptions, much like how choppy waters can abruptly change in turbulence. The adverbial form emphasizes the manner in which actions are performed, aligning with the erratic nature depicted by the physical quality of being choppy.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,319, 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.