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adj
Inclined to chopse; excessively talkative in an irritating or disrespectful manner.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Midlands, Wales
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Synonyms: mouthy, loudmouthed
Antonyms: none provided
adj
Of music, characterized or demonstrating chops; very skillful.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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Synonyms: virtuosic
Antonyms: none provided
History
From chopse (“to loudly insult and subject to verbal abuse; to berate; to chatter and gossip excessively”) + -y.
From chops (“one's skill at musical interpretation and delivery (originally of jazz)”) + -y.
