chop·py
ˈchä-pē 
choppier; choppiest
1
: being roughened : chapped
2
: rough with small waves
3
a
: interrupted by ups and downs
choppy terrain
a choppy career
b
: jerky
short choppy strides
c
: disconnected
choppy writing
Synonyms
Examples of choppy in a Sentence
Adjective (1)
a sharp, choppy wind coming off the lake
the old cable car provides a picturesque but choppy ride to the mountain's peak
the plot was intriguing, but the author's style was so choppy that I finally gave up in frustration
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Fred Imbert, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2024
The retractable foils and electric motor extend out when the C-8 reaches a speed of 16 knots and adjust in real-time to ensure a smooth, perfectly level flight even in choppy waters.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2024
That’s on Rare Sale for 30% Off The Duke of Sussex, who’s been navigating choppy waters since stepping back from royal duties and relocating to California with Meghan, seems to have picked a piece of jewelry that carries more weight than meets the eye.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 18 Aug. 2024
Eco Wave Power The setup can operate around the clock, but if conditions get too choppy the floats can be raised until the storm passes.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2024
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Adjective
August was also a choppy month, with the S & P 500 selling off to start the period before recovering.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2024
The retractable foils and electric motor extend out when the C-8 reaches a speed of 16 knots and adjust in real-time to ensure a smooth, perfectly level flight even in choppy waters.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2024
That’s on Rare Sale for 30% Off The Duke of Sussex, who’s been navigating choppy waters since stepping back from royal duties and relocating to California with Meghan, seems to have picked a piece of jewelry that carries more weight than meets the eye.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 18 Aug. 2024
Eco Wave Power The setup can operate around the clock, but if conditions get too choppy the floats can be raised until the storm passes.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2024
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“Choppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/choppy. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.
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choppy
1 of 2 adjective
chop·py
ˈchäp-ē
choppier; choppiest
: changeable sense 1, variable
choppy wind
choppy
2 of 2 adjective
choppier; choppiest
1
: rough with small waves
the lake was choppy
2
: marked by sudden stops and starts : not connected smoothly
short choppy sentences
choppiness
noun
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