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)
 

Chopping \Chop"ping\, a. [See Chop to barter.]

Shifting or changing suddenly, as the wind; also, having tumbling waves dashing against each other; as, a chopping sea.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Chopping \Chop"ping\, n. Act of cutting by strokes.

Chopping block, a solid block of wood on which butchers and others chop meat, etc.

Chopping knife, a knife for chopping or mincing meat, vegetables, etc.; -- usually with a handle at the back of the blade instead of at the end.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Chopping \Chop"ping\, a. [Cf. Chubby.]

Stout or plump; large. [Obs.]

--Fenton.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)