chop suey

or chop sooy

[ chop-soo-ee ]

noun

1. a Chinese-style American dish consisting of small pieces of meat, chicken, etc., cooked together with bean sprouts, onions, mushrooms, or other vegetables and seasoning, in a gravy, often served with rice and soy sauce.

chop suey

/ ˈsuːɪ /

noun

1. a Chinese-style dish originating in the US, consisting of meat or chicken, bean sprouts, etc, stewed and served with rice

Word History and Origins

Origin of chop suey¹

1885–90, Americanism; < dialectal Chinese (Guangdong) jaahp seui mixed bits, akin to Chinese zá suì

Word History and Origins

Origin of chop suey¹

C19: from Chinese (Cantonese) tsap sui odds and ends

Example Sentences

I like “Chop Suey!” by System of a Down or “Hey Ma” by Cam’ron or “Take It Easy” by the Eagles.

From Los Angeles Times

I like “Chop Suey!” by System of a Down or “Hey Ma” by Cam’ron or “Take It Easy” by the Eagles.

From Los Angeles Times

Customers occupied almost every table and banquette, many chowing down the restaurant’s signature chop suey — which, like a lot of food served at the Chicago Cafe, is a Chinese American dish unfamiliar in China itself.

From Los Angeles Times

Chop Suey, 1325 E. Madison St.; 9 p.m.; tickets start at $20; 21+.

From Seattle Times

She could drive there every afternoon from her home in North Hills and drop off his favorite meals: KFC, El Pollo Loco and homemade chop suey.

From Los Angeles Times