collop

[ˈkɒləp]

collop Definition

• 1. a slice of meat, usually beef
• 2. a fold or roll of flesh on a person's body

Using collop: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "collop" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He ordered a collop of beef for dinner.

• Example

  She had a collop of fat on her belly.

collop Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for collop

• slice
• cut
• portion

Phrases with collop

• collops and cream

  a traditional Irish dish made of sliced bacon and onions cooked in cream

  Example

  We had collops and cream for dinner last night.

• collop Monday

  the day after the first Sunday in Lent, traditionally the day when collops were eaten before the start of the Lenten fast

  Example

  Collop Monday is a traditional holiday in some parts of England.

• to cut a collop

  to reprimand or scold someone severely

  Example

  The boss cut him a collop for being late to work.

Origins of collop

from Old English 'calop', meaning 'piece cut off'

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Summary: collop in Brief

A 'collop' [ˈkɒləp] is a slice of meat, typically beef, or a fold of flesh on a person's body. It is used in phrases like 'collops and cream,' a traditional Irish dish, and 'to cut a collop,' meaning to scold someone severely.