choppy

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

1chop·py

adj \ˈchä-pē\
chop·pi·erchop·pi·est

Definition of CHOPPY

1
: being roughened : chapped
2
: rough with small waves
3
a : interrupted by ups and downs <choppy terrain> <a choppy career> b : jerky <short choppy strides> c : disconnected <choppy writing>
chop·pi·ly \ˈchä-pə-lē\ adverb

Origin of CHOPPY

2chop
First Known Use: 1605

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