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Synonyms

chopped

American  
[chopt] / tʃɒpt /

adjective

  1. diced, minced, or cut into small bits.

  2. (of an automobile) streamlined; lowered.

Other Word Forms

  • unchopped adjective
  • well-chopped adjective

Etymology

Origin of chopped

First recorded in 1540–50

Example Sentences

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Mikel Arteta's men still remain at the summit but are now clinging on to their position after seeing a nine-point lead chopped down to just three in the space of a week.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Things can look chopped and I know that.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

I prefer to whisk in larger toppings, including vegetables and sliced or chopped meats, along with spices to allow for consistency in flavor and texture.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

His firm chopped its forecast for U.S. growth in 2026 to 2.4% from 2.8% because of the ongoing conflict.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 21, 2026

A cactus that’s been chopped down is all there is to see.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston

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