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Pronunciation: /tʃɒp/
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Definition of chop

verb (chops, chopping, chopped)

(in phrase chop and change) British informal
  • change one’s opinions or behaviour repeatedly and abruptly: teachers are fed up with having to chop and change with every twist in government policy

Origin:

late Middle English (in the sense 'barter, exchange'): perhaps related to Old English cēap 'bargaining, trade'; compare with chap- in chapman

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