EnglishLearner.com
  • Dictionary
  • List of exercises
  • Exercises by level
    • Beginner exercises
    • Intermediate exercises
    • Advanced exercises
  • Dictionary
  • List of exercises
  • Exercises by level+
    • Beginner exercises
    • Intermediate exercises
    • Advanced exercises

Meaning of chop-chop in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌtʃɑpˈtʃɑp/

    US accent Play buttonYour browser does not support the audio element.

    How to pronounce chop-chop in American English, in context ▾
    Use the controls below Controls button to browse different examples of pronunciation.

    UK accent Play buttonYour browser does not support the audio element.

    How to pronounce chop-chop in British English, in context ▾
    Use the controls below Controls button to browse different examples of pronunciation.
  1. Adverb

    chop-chop

    Etymology

    mid 19th century: pidgin English, based on Chinese dialect kuaì-kuaì. Compare with chopstick

    Definitions

    1. with rapid movements

    Examples

    • « he works quickly »

    Antonyms

    • slowly
    • slow
    • easy
    • tardily

Navigation

    Books Teacher Resources About Contact

Lessons

    Beginner Intermediate Advanced
© 2021, NAGEL PTY LTD 🇦🇺 • Terms • Privacy