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chop3

Pronunciation: /tʃɒp/

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Definition of chop

noun

archaic
  • a trademark; a brand of goods.

Phrases

not much chop

Australian/NZ informal unsatisfactory:that veranda’s not much chop in bad weather

Origin:

early 19th century: from Hindi chāp 'stamp, brand' (see chaap)

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