Synonyms of chops

chops 1 of 2

plural noun

ˈchäps 

1

as in skills

knowledge gained by actually doing or living through something

that pianist really doesn't yet have the musical chops to do that piece justice

Synonyms & Similar Words

• skills
• expertise
• experience
• proficiency
• know-how
• savvy
• moxie
• background
• mastery
• acquaintance
• intimacy
• command
• familiarity
• conversance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inexperience
• ignorance
• unfamiliarity
• unawareness

2

as in mouth

the opening through which food passes into the body of an animal

the toddler popped a candy into his chops and grinned stickily

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mouth
• gob
• kisser
• piehole
• yap
• mug
• trap
• jaws
• puss
• muzzle
• face
• visage
• countenance
• mandible
• gullet
• maxilla
• maw

chops

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of chop

as in slices

to cut into small pieces

chop the onions before adding them to the pot

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slices
• minces
• grates
• dices
• mashes
• chips
• hashes
• carves
• kibbles
• purees
• butchers
• grinds
• dissects

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of chops

Verb

The dying granny, who chops away at her appendage with a prop hatchet, is played by Lee, sporting a silver wig seemingly fashioned of rope. — Mark Asch, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026

If Tesla chops between roughly 330 and 425 into that Friday, the short options expire and the remaining December call is carried at a lower basis. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026

The proposal chops $150 million from the Developmental Disabilities Administration, which battled against the largest budget cut in last year's negotiations. — Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026

And then the council comes along and chops it off. — David Treuer, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026

Briland Club has Bar480 on the marina for yacht spotting; Queen Conch chops conch salad to order; and Cocoa Coffee House makes mean smoothies and brews. — Adam Sachs, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2025

Take your time to let the pork chops sear and brown. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025

Dexter then stabs Prater in the chest and chops his body into pieces. — Nick Caruso, TVLine, 5 Sep. 2025