chopper

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noun

chop·​per ˈchä-pər How to pronounce chopper (audio)
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: one that chops
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choppers plural, slang : teeth
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: a device that interrupts an electric current or a beam of radiation (such as light) at short regular intervals
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: a high-bouncing batted baseball
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: a customized motorcycle
specifically : one that has the front wheel forward of the handlebars

chopper

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verb

choppered; choppering; choppers

Examples of chopper in a Sentence

Noun The sound of choppers filled the sky. army choppers evacuated refugees from the war zone
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Noun
In the top of the sixth inning with the Mets trying to finish off a sweep of the Washington Nationals on Thursday afternoon, C.J. Abrams hit a chopper to the left of the first base bag. Abbey Mastracco, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2025 When his chopper crashed in 1966, ultimately putting him out of business, Osmond joined the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 7 June 2025
Verb
Fortunately, although the yacht situation is fluid and the airspace over Venice is closed, CNN reported that private helicopters are being given a pass, in case a head of state decides to chopper in. Christie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025 Soon after, the medics put her in a hyperbaric stretcher and chopper her to safety. Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 2 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for chopper

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1552, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1955, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chopper was in 1552

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“Chopper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chopper. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

chopper

noun
chop·​per
ˈchäp-ər
1
: one that chops
2

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