Pronunciation: /ˈtʃɑpi/

Definitions of choppy

noun a situation or quality characterized by choppiness

Example Sentences

A1 The choppy of the water made me feel seasick.

A2 I prefer my hair to be long and flowing, not short and choppy.

B1 The choppy of the editing in the film made it difficult to follow the storyline.

B2 The choppy of the video call made it hard to hear what the other person was saying.

C1 The choppy of the stock market has investors feeling uncertain about the future.

C2 The choppy of the relationship was a sign that it was time to move on.

adjective having a rough surface or appearance; uneven or irregular in motion

Example Sentences

A1 The water was choppy, making it difficult for the boat to stay steady.

A2 She struggled to swim in the choppy waves of the ocean.

B1 The choppy editing in the film made it hard to follow the storyline.

B2 The choppy transition between scenes took away from the overall flow of the movie.

C1 The choppy dialogue between the characters added to the tension of the scene.

C2 Despite the choppy start, the novel eventually found its rhythm and captivated readers until the end.

Examples of choppy in a Sentence

formal The choppy waters made it difficult for the small boat to navigate.

informal I don't like swimming in choppy water; it makes me feel uneasy.

slang The waves were super choppy today, dude.

figurative Her thoughts were choppy and scattered, making it hard for her to focus.

Grammatical Forms of choppy

past tense

chopped

plural

choppies

comparative

choppier

superlative

choppiest

present tense

chops

future tense

will chop

perfect tense

have chopped

continuous tense

is chopping

singular

choppy

positive degree

choppy

infinitive

to chop

gerund

chopping

participle

chopping

Origin and Evolution of choppy

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'choppy' originated from the Middle English word 'choppen', which means to cut or strike with a sharp tool.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'choppy' evolved to describe a surface or motion that is uneven or rough, often referring to water or weather conditions.