chopper
7 synonyms for chopper, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Informal: a helicopter.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use chopper
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
news chopper
custom chopper
meat chopper
The helicopter and motorcycle senses are informal.
Etymology
From chop plus the agent suffix -er, meaning "thing that chops."
Full origin of chopper →Frequently asked questions
What does “chopper” mean?
The word “chopper” means informal: a helicopter. In plain terms, most commonly used today as slang for a helicopter, or for a customised motorcycle.
How do you pronounce “chopper”?
“Chopper” is pronounced CHOP-uh (/ˈt͡ʃɑ.pɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “chopper” in a sentence?
Here is “chopper” used in a sentence: “A news chopper hovered over the accident scene.”
What part of speech is “chopper”?
“Chopper” is a noun.
Is “chopper” a common word?
“Chopper” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “chopper” have?
“Chopper” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal: a helicopter.
