choppy
English
/ˈtʃɒ.pi/
adj
Definitions
- (of the surface of water) Having many small, rough waves.
- Discontinuous, intermittent.
- (of wind) Shifting, variable
Etymology
Suffix from English chop (sort, quality - from etyl).
Origin
English
chop
Gloss
sort, quality - from etyl
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- chop English
- chopboat English
- chopchurch English
- chopette English
- chophouse English
- choplet English
- choplogic English
- choppable English
- chopper English
- choppeth English
- choppily English
- choppiness English
- chopt English
- greenchop English
- lambchop English
- muttonchop English
- photochop English
- prechop English
- woodchop English
- choppen Middle English