chops

Definition

'Chops' can mean pieces of meat, usually with a bone, such as pork or lamb chops. Informally, it also refers to someone's skills or abilities, especially in music or performance.

Usage & Nuances

As food, 'chops' is countable and always plural. In slang, saying someone 'has chops' means they are very skilled, usually in creative fields. Be careful not to confuse with 'chop' as a verb (to cut) or 'chop' as a single piece.

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