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chops

British  
/ tʃɒps /

plural noun

  1. the jaws or cheeks; jowls

  2. the mouth

  3. slang

    1. music embouchure

    2. jazz skill

  4. informal to anticipate with pleasure

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chops Idioms  
  1. see break one's ass (chops); lick one's chops.


Etymology

Origin of chops

C16: of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

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Bruno licked his lips as if I’d just said “lamb chops.”

From Literature

A lady friend, finding out they didn’t have food at the apartment, invited him and his friend to her place overlooking the ocean for a dinner of pork chops and stuffed portobello mushrooms.

From Los Angeles Times

I grill a lot, so I’ll do steaks or lamb chops or chicken wings.

From Los Angeles Times

Sumathi developed her reporting chops as a metro reporter, covering immigration, politics and education for Newsday, the Baltimore Sun, the News & Observer and the Providence Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal

Pork chops, fried chicken, garlic mashed potatoes, a trough of Caesar salad, steamed beans, fresh baked rolls, and of course sweet potato pie—all delicious, especially the pie.

From Literature