noun Uncommon

chopper

CHOP-uh

Chopper (noun) means Informal: a helicopter. Example: “A news chopper hovered over the accident scene.”

noun

Informal: a helicopter.

"A news chopper hovered over the accident scene."

A heavy tool with a broad blade used for chopping wood or food.

"He used a meat chopper to break down the carcass."

A style of customised motorcycle with extended forks, popular with biker gangs.

"He rode a gleaming custom chopper into town."

How to use chopper

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMost commonly used today as slang for a helicopter, or for a customised motorcycle.

When to use it

The helicopter and motorcycle senses are informal.

Common pairings

news chopper custom chopper meat chopper

Word forms

choppered past tense, choppers plural, choppers plural, Choppers plural, choppers singular

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Etymology

From chop plus the agent suffix -er, meaning "thing that chops."

Synonyms

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Rhymes for chopper

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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.

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