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

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