chop-chop

adverb

ˌchäp-ˈchäp How to pronounce chop-chop (audio)
Definition of chop-chopnext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chop-chop
  1. quickly
  2. rapidly
  3. fast
  4. quick
  5. swiftly
  6. soon
  7. hot
Adverb
  • Therefore, additional heavy rain may quickly create new areas of flooding and cause previous areas of flooding to redevelop.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Oct. 2026
  • One short clip that quickly circulated on social media showed Stamos urging Love to do some hand gestures from his seat, and the Beach Boys’ mainstay gamely complying, but without much apparent energy, before going back to sitting in place.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of quickly
Adverb
  • In Congress, crypto companies are pushing for market-structure rules, AI firms are battling over how Washington will regulate their rapidly expanding industry, and sports-betting operators are confronting regulatory fights.
    — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The storm could rapidly intensify in those conditions, but forecasters said a blockade of storm-shredding wind shear near the coast could slow it slightly before landfall.
    — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of rapidly
Adverb
  • According to promoter Live Nation, the European leg broke several regional records, including the fastest-selling rap show in Greece and the biggest arena sales for a rap artist in Zagreb, Belgrade and Sofia.
    — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Stichter is expecting gross margin to be up 50 basis points year-over-year for the fourth quarter ended September, helped by channel mix and DTC growing faster than wholesale.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of fast
Adverb
  • The hope is that the mRNA vaccine can target emerging strains quicker, according to the CDC.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The ribbed knit is absorbent and quick-drying with a combed cotton material that’s ultra-soft to the touch.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of quick
Adverb
  • Police maintained a heavy security presence at Saturday’s demonstration and moved swiftly to crack down on the unrest.
    — Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026
  • City leaders reacted immediately, saying the revelations about the department’s culture were unacceptable and pledging to swiftly investigate and root out the systemic racism.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of swiftly
Adverb
  • First-time buyers made up just 21% of home purchases in the National Association of Realtors’ latest annual survey, a record low, and Zillow’s CEO doesn’t expect that to change soon.
    — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2026
  • But the city soon turns her plans upside down as Julia becomes drawn into a new job, a new life and two unexpected romances.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of soon
Adverb
  • On Sunday, Avila neutralized a hot-swinging Philadelphia Phillies lineup.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026
  • The HDDs can all be hot-swapped.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Definition of hot

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“Chop-chop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chop-chop. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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