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chop suey

Syllabification: (chop su·ey)
Pronunciation: /ˌCHäp ˈso͞oē/

Definition of chop suey

noun

  • a Chinese-style dish of meat stewed and fried with bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, and onions, and often served with rice.

Origin:

late 19th century: from Chinese (Cantonese dialect) tsaâp suì 'mixed bits'

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