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lambchop

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • UK: /ˈlæm.tʃɒp/
  • US: /ˈlæm.t͡ʃɑp/
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1

noun

Meaning 1

A chop or rib of lamb.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A term of endearment.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

noun

Meaning 3

chop cut from a lamb

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: lamb chop, lamb-chop

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: chop

History

Etymology

From lamb + chop.