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Synonyms

chop-chop

American  
[chop-chop] / ˈtʃɒpˈtʃɒp /

adverb

  1. with haste; quickly.

chop chop British  

adverb

  1. pidgin English for quickly See quickly

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Etymology

Origin of chop-chop

1825–35; repetitive compound based on Chinese Pidgin English chop quick, of uncertain origin

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