The verb 'chop' means to cut food or wood into smaller pieces with quick movements. People often use knives or axes to chop.
I will chop the carrots for the soup.
He chops wood for the fire daily.
As a noun, a 'chop' is a hit or cutting action, often with an axe or knife. It can also describe the sound this action makes.
The wood fell with a loud chop sound.
He gave the tree a strong chop.
A 'chop' is a type of meat cut with a bone, often from animals like sheep or pigs. It is common in cooking and served as a dish.
I cooked a pork chop for dinner.
The lamb chop was tasty and juicy.
Here, 'chop' means to quickly lower a number or amount, like prices or budgets. It is used in business or money contexts.
The company chopped prices to attract buyers.
They chopped their budgets last year.
'Chop' can mean to cut off someone’s speech suddenly, like interrupting. It is often informal and used in conversations.
Please don’t chop me while I talk.
He chopped in during the meeting.
In hairdressing, a 'chop' is a short haircut or the act of cutting hair shortly. It is a casual way to say haircut.
He got a new chop at the barber’s.
Her hair chop looks very neat.
A 'chop' in martial arts is a strike made with the side of the hand, quickly hitting an opponent. It is a specific fighting move.
He used a chop to block the attack.
The martial artist delivered a fast chop.
