Chopping
/ˈtʃɒpɪŋ/
Definitions
To cut into small pieces with a sharp instrument, usually repeatedly.
/ˈtʃɒpɪŋ/
Cutting into pieces with repeated blows.
He was chopping onions for the salad.
💡 Simply: It's like hitting something with a sharp tool to cut it into smaller bits. Think of a chef chopping onions for soup!
👶 For kids: Cutting something into small pieces with a knife.
More Examples
The woodcutter spent the morning chopping wood.
How It's Used
"She was chopping vegetables for the stew."
"The carpenter was chopping wood for the fire."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
chop and change
To frequently change plans or decisions.
"They kept chopping and changing their minds about the project."
From Middle English *choppen, from Old English *cieppan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch kappen and German hacken.
The word 'chopping' has been used in English since at least the Middle English period, primarily relating to cutting wood.
Memory tip
Imagine a chef chopping vegetables quickly with a sharp knife.
Word Origin
"to cut"