Search results for 'chop':

chop¹ verb (chopped, chopping) 1 to cut with a vigorous downward or sideways slicing action, with an axe, knife, etc. 2 to hit (a ball) with a sharp downwards stroke. 3 colloq to reduce or completely withdraw (funding, etc). noun 1 a slice of pork, lamb or mutton containing a bone, especially a rib. 2 a chopping action or stroke. 3 a sharp downward stroke given to a ball. 4 in boxing, karate etc: a short sharp blow. for the chop colloq about to be dismissed. get the chop colloq 1 to be dismissed from a job. 2 to be stopped or closed down • Our project got the chop.
ETYMOLOGY: 14c: variant of chap².

chop² verb (chopped, chopping) chop and change to keep changing one's mind, plans, etc.chop logic to use over-subtle or complicated and confusing arguments. See also chop-logic.
ETYMOLOGY: Anglo-Saxon ceapian to bargain or trade.