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chopsticks

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Noun — A pair of slender sticks, usually of wood, bamboo, or metal, held in one hand and used to pick up food, especially in East Asian cuisines.

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Etymology

Originally called The Celebrated Chop Waltz, because of the chopping motion of the fingers on the keys.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “chopsticks” mean?

The word “chopsticks” means a pair of slender sticks, usually of wood, bamboo, or metal, held in one hand and used to pick up food, especially in East Asian cuisines. In plain terms, the paired sticks used for eating in many Asian cuisines; also the name of a famous easy piano tune.

How do you pronounce “chopsticks”?

“Chopsticks” is pronounced CHOPS-tihks (/ˈt͡ʃɑpstɪks/ in IPA).

How do you use “chopsticks” in a sentence?

Here is “chopsticks” used in a sentence: “She skilfully picked up the noodles with her chopsticks.”

What part of speech is “chopsticks”?

“Chopsticks” is a noun.

How many meanings does “chopsticks” have?

“Chopsticks” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a pair of slender sticks, usually of wood, bamboo, or metal, held in one hand and used to pick up food, especially in East Asian cuisines.

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