chops

Meanings

Noun

• the irregular motion of waves (usually caused by wind blowing in a direction opposite to the tide)
• a small cut of meat including part of a rib
• a jaw
  • "I'll hit him on the chops"
• a tennis return made with a downward motion that puts backspin on the ball
• a grounder that bounces high in the air
• plural of chop
• Jaws, lips, mouth.
• One's skill at musical interpretation and delivery; musical performance ability.
• One's skill at any endeavor; ability, talent; competency.
• The area where two tides meet and cause an irregular (choppy) sea.
• A pattern that involves carrying the object with the hand over the next object before throwing it.
• Food.

Verb

• cut into pieces
• move suddenly
• form or shape by chopping
• strike sharply, as in some sports
• cut with a hacking tool
• hit sharply
• third-person singular simple present indicative of chop
• Alternative form of chopse.

Synonyms

chop, chop shot, chop up, chopper, hack