Chop \Chop\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Chopped; p. pr. & vb. n. Chopping.]

[Cf. LG. & D. kappen, Dan. kappe, Sw. kappa. Cf. Chap to crack.]

1. To cut by striking repeatedly with a sharp instrument; to cut into pieces; to mince; -- often with up.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)