CHOP-CHOP Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

chop-chop

adverb

ˌchäp-ˈchäp

Definition of chop-chop

as in quickly

with great speed I need this project done chop-chop

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Recent Examples of chop-chop Islamists battled for their own theocratic nation, and bands of Christian cultists—whom locals, naming them according to their most notorious act, called chop-chop—severed the heads of those deemed unholy in villages and towns across Mindanao. — Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026 To put the end to these threats the new management made the chop-chop square work double time to demonstrate what will happen to zealots who want the country to stay behind. — Alex Zhavoronkov, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023

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On emergency dispatch channels, officials had previously requested the assistance of California Highway Patrol as the fire was moving quickly in the direction of the highway.

— Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
However, as the afternoon went on, expectations quickly dwindled before the ultimate announcement that New York/New Jersey would be awarded the final over a strong bid from DFW.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

Definition of quickly

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Although revenues have expanded substantially, income needs to continue growing rapidly for Newcastle to sustain a higher salary base and regularly sign the best players.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026
But a warming planet has increased ocean temperatures and created milder winters — allowing the crabs to multiply rapidly and feast on the clams.

— Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

Definition of rapidly

Adverb

The series unfolds against Japan’s ongoing debate over beauty standards – a culture growing more open to diverse appearances even as its cosmetic surgery sector remains one of its fastest-growing industries.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 July 2026
This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of fast

Adverb

Smoke could linger through World Cup weekend A quick-hitting rainstorm will bring winds from the south, pushing the smoke to the north and ushering in fresher air by Saturday evening.

— Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Grid Dynamics says the platform has delivered measurable gains, including inspection cycles up to 1,000 times faster and anomaly detection 24 times quicker in industrial deployments.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026

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chop-chop

chop (down)

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