Meaning of chop-chop in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Adverb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌtʃɑpˈtʃɑp/

    US accent Play button

    UK accent Play button

  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

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