chopper

English

/ˈtʃɒp.ə/, /ˈtʃɔp.ə/, /ˈtʃɑ.pɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • A tool for chopping wood; an axe/ax.
  • A knife for chopping food.
  • (archaeology) A crude tool with an irregular cutting edge formed by removing flakes from one side of a stone.
  • A thick mitten, usually with yellow leather on the outside.
  • (slang) The penis.
  • (informal) A type of road motorcycle, especially as used by biker/bikie gangs.
  • (slang) An assault rifle, especially a fully-automatic one (e.g. an AK-47).
  • (electronics) Any of various electronic switches used to interrupt one signal under the control of another.
  • (North America) The bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix).

Etymology

Suffix from English chop (sort, quality - from etyl).

Origin

English

chop

Gloss

sort, quality - from etyl

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