adjective
Uncommon
chopped
chopt
Chopped (adjective) means Cut into small pieces. Example: “Add the chopped garlic to the hot oil.”
adjective
1
Cut into small pieces.
"Add the chopped garlic to the hot oil."
"The salad was topped with chopped nuts."
"Sprinkle some chopped parsley over the potatoes just before serving."
2
Informal: fired, cut, or removed from a team, job, or list.
"Two contestants got chopped in the first round of the show."
"The striker was chopped from the squad after missing training twice."
"Several names were chopped from the guest list at the last minute."
How to use chopped
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCut small, or (informally) dropped/dismissed.
Common pairings
finely chopped
chopped onions
got chopped
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more chopped
- Superlative
- most chopped
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Etymology
From chop plus the past-participle ending -ed.
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Rhymes for chopped
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What does “chopped” mean?
The word “chopped” means cut into small pieces. In plain terms, cut small, or (informally) dropped/dismissed.
How do you pronounce “chopped”?
“Chopped” is pronounced chopt (/t͡ʃɑpt/ in IPA).
How do you use “chopped” in a sentence?
Here is “chopped” used in a sentence: “Add the chopped garlic to the hot oil.”
What part of speech is “chopped”?
“Chopped” is an adjective.
Is “chopped” a common word?
“Chopped” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “chopped” have?
“Chopped” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: cut into small pieces.
What is the difference between chopped and diced when preparing food?
Chopped generally means cut into small pieces without a precise, uniform size, while diced specifically means cut into small, even cubes. Chopped is a broader, less exact term used across many cooking instructions.
What does it mean informally to be chopped from a team or job?
Informally, chopped means fired, cut, or removed from a team, job, or list, similar to being dropped or let go. This usage is common in casual or sporting contexts, such as "he was chopped from the squad."
Is chopped only used to describe food?
No, chopped is used both literally for food cut into small pieces and informally for someone removed from a role, team, or list. The intended meaning is usually clear from the surrounding context.
