Chops

Pronunciation: /tʃɑps/

Definitions of chops

noun the jaws or cheeks of a person or animal

Example Sentences

A1 She used her cooking chops to make a delicious meal for her family.

A2 The chef showed off his impressive knife chops while preparing the meal.

B1 He demonstrated his musical chops by playing a difficult piece on the piano.

B2 The actor's comedic chops were on full display in the hilarious new movie.

C1 The politician's diplomatic chops helped him negotiate a successful peace treaty.

C2 The CEO's leadership chops were evident in the company's continued success.

Examples of chops in a Sentence

formal The chef demonstrated his exceptional culinary skills by preparing a dish with perfectly seared pork chops.

informal I'm craving some juicy pork chops for dinner tonight.

slang Those pork chops were lit, I couldn't stop eating them.

figurative She really knows how to cut through the noise and get to the heart of the matter, she's got some serious chops.

Grammatical Forms of chops

• past tense: chopped
• plural: chops
• comparative: choppier
• superlative: choppiest
• present tense: chop
• future tense: will chop
• perfect tense: have chopped
• continuous tense: am chopping
• singular: chop
• positive degree: chop
• infinitive: to chop
• gerund: chopping
• participle: chopping

Origin and Evolution of chops

First Known Use: 1707 year

Language of Origin: British English

Story behind the word: The word 'chops' originated from the slang term 'chops' meaning mouth or jaw in British English.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the slang term 'chops' evolved to also refer to a person's skill or ability in a particular area, especially in music or cooking.