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chops

[tʃɒps]

chops Definition

  • 1the jaws or cheeks of an animal, especially a pig
  • 2a person's or performer's technical skill in playing a musical instrument or singing
  • 3boldness or skill in public performance or activity

Using chops: Examples

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

  • Example

    The pork chops were delicious.

  • Example

    He has great guitar chops.

  • Example

    She showed off her acting chops in the school play.

  • Example

    The comedian's comedic chops were on full display during the show.

chops Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for chops

Phrases with chops

  • to tease or mock someone in a playful or annoying way

    Example

    He's always busting my chops about my taste in music.

  • lick one's chops

    to anticipate something with great eagerness or pleasure

    Example

    The kids were licking their chops at the thought of ice cream for dessert.

  • give it some welly

    to put in a lot of effort or energy into something

    Example

    He really gave it some welly and showed off his soccer chops during the game.

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Summary: chops in Brief

The term 'chops' [tʃɒps] refers to the jaws or cheeks of an animal, a person's technical skill in playing an instrument or singing, or boldness in public performance. It can be used to describe a performer's abilities, as in 'He has great guitar chops,' or to describe a person's teasing, as in 'He's always busting my chops.'