Phrase guide

chop up

verb · 8 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To separate or divide something that was whole.

To cut or chop (meat, etc.) into separate pieces.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

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verb

Meaning 2

To separate or divide something that was whole.

To convert a sampled audio file into short segments.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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verb

Meaning 3

To separate or divide something that was whole.

To divide money or proceeds up between partners, investors, etc.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

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4

verb

Meaning 4

To cut cocaine into a fine powder using a razorblade or similar implement.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

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5

verb

Meaning 5

To cause a body of water to become choppy.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • The wind chopped up the lake.

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verb

Meaning 6

To punch (someone).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

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7

verb

Meaning 7

To seize or devour greedily.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete, transitive

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8

verb

Meaning 8

cut into pieces

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • Chop wood
  • chop meat

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: chop

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: cut

Narrower terms: hash, mince

History

Etymology

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