noun
Uncommon
chopping
Chopping (noun) means the act of cutting something into pieces. Example: “The recipe calls for a lot of chopping and dicing.”
noun
1
The act of cutting something into pieces.
"The recipe calls for a lot of chopping and dicing."
adjective
1
Of wind or water: changing direction abruptly, or full of small choppy waves.
"A chopping wind made the crossing uncomfortable."
How to use chopping
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe action of cutting things up, or (of wind/water) shifting roughly.
Common pairings
chopping board
chopping knife
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Word forms
- Plural
- choppings
- Comparative
- more chopping
- Superlative
- most chopping
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The recipe calls for a lot of _____ and dicing.
Rhymes for chopping
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What does “chopping” mean?
The word “chopping” means the act of cutting something into pieces. In plain terms, the action of cutting things up, or (of wind/water) shifting roughly.
How do you use “chopping” in a sentence?
Here is “chopping” used in a sentence: “The recipe calls for a lot of chopping and dicing.”
What part of speech is “chopping”?
Depending on how it is used, “chopping” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “chopping” a common word?
“Chopping” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “chopping” have?
“Chopping” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of cutting something into pieces.
