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

The act of cutting something into pieces.

"The recipe calls for a lot of chopping and dicing."

adjective

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 notes

In plain EnglishThe action of cutting things up, or (of wind/water) shifting roughly.

Common pairings

chopping board chopping knife

Word forms

more chopping comparative, choppings plural, most chopping superlative

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Rhymes for chopping

hopping topping popping mopping Copping whopping shopping dropping stopping flopping eavesdropping

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Frequently asked questions

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.