Choppy — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈchä-pē/ chop·py

Meaning & Definition of Choppy

Choppy (adjective)

  1. being roughened, chapped
  2. rough with small waves
  3. interrupted by ups and downs
  4. changeable, variable

Choppy (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence

    "a sharp, choppy wind coming off the lake"

    similar: aperiodic, casual, catchy, discontinuous, episodic, erratic, fitful, intermittent, irregular, occasional, spasmodic, spastic, sporadic, spotty, unsteady
    related: convulsive, sudden, violent, broken, disconnected, fragmentary, interrupted, aimless, arbitrary, desultory, haphazard, hit-and-miss, hit-or-miss, odd, random, scattered, slapdash, stray, capricious, changeful, changing, flickery, fluctuating, fluid, inconstant, mercurial, mutable, temperamental, uncertain, unpredictable, unsettled, unstable, varying, wavering, changeable, fickle, variable, volatile
    opposite: constant, continuous, habitual, periodic, regular, repeated, steady
    near: changeless, equable, even, stable, stationary, uniform, unchanging, unvarying, unwavering, methodical, orderly, systematic, unrelenting, unremitting

  2. marked by a series of sharp quick motions

    "the old cable car provides a picturesque but choppy ride to the mountain's peak"

    similar: bumpy, herky-jerky, jerky, jouncy, rough
    related: erratic, fitful, irregular, spasmodic, spastic, unsteady, jagged, ragged, uneven
    near: calm, placid, smooth, steady, still

  3. not clearly or logically connected

    "the plot was intriguing, but the author's style was so choppy that I finally gave up in frustration"

    similar: disconnected, disjointed, incoherent, unconnected
    related: baffling, bewildering, confounding, confused, confusing, disordered, disorderly, disorganized, muddled, perplexing, puzzling, unorganized, disconcerting, frustrating, fallacious, illogical, inconsistent, invalid, irrational, unsound, absurd, asinine, bizarre, curious, eccentric, foolish, odd, outlandish, outré, peculiar, screwy, strange, unreasonable, unusual, weird, meaningless, nonsensical, nutty, preposterous, ridiculous, senseless, silly, unconvincing, inexplicable, unaccountable, unexplainable
    opposite: coherent, connected
    near: ordered, orderly, organized, systematic, systematized, logical, rational, reasonable, sensible, solid, sound, valid, cogent, compelling, convincing, persuasive, plausible, satisfying, clear, clear-cut, lucid, perspicuous, transparent, unambiguous, unequivocal, unmistakable

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Choppy

The most common words with a similar meaning to Choppy:

aperiodic, casual, catchy, discontinuous, episodic, erratic, fitful, intermittent, irregular, occasional, spasmodic, spastic, sporadic, spotty, unsteady, bumpy, herky-jerky, jerky, jouncy, rough, disconnected, disjointed, incoherent, unconnected

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Choppy

Words with the opposite meaning of Choppy:

constant, continuous, habitual, periodic, regular, repeated, steady, coherent, connected

Related Words for Choppy

convulsive, sudden, violent, broken, fragmentary, interrupted, aimless, arbitrary, desultory, haphazard, hit-and-miss, hit-or-miss, odd, random, scattered, slapdash, stray, capricious, changeful, changing, flickery, fluctuating, fluid, inconstant, mercurial, mutable, temperamental, uncertain, unpredictable, unsettled

Near Antonyms of Choppy

changeless, equable, even, stable, stationary, uniform, unchanging, unvarying, unwavering, methodical, orderly, systematic, unrelenting, unremitting, calm, placid, smooth, still, ordered, organized, systematized, logical, rational, reasonable, sensible, solid, sound, valid, cogent, compelling

Word Forms of Choppy

Inflections: choppier, choppiest

Derived words: choppily (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Choppy

chop:2

First known use: circa 1616

Frequently Asked Questions about Choppy

What does "Choppy" mean?

"Choppy" means being roughened, chapped. As an adjective, it is defined as: being roughened, chapped. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Choppy"?

Other words for "Choppy" include aperiodic, casual, catchy, discontinuous, episodic, erratic, fitful and intermittent. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Choppy" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Choppy"?

There are 109 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Choppy". Common alternatives include aperiodic, casual, catchy, discontinuous, episodic, erratic, fitful, intermittent, irregular and occasional.

What is the opposite of "Choppy"?

Antonyms of "Choppy" include constant, continuous, habitual, periodic, regular, repeated, steady and coherent. Near antonyms include changeless, equable, even and stable.

How do you use "Choppy" in a sentence?

Examples of "Choppy" in a sentence: "a sharp, choppy wind coming off the lake"; "the old cable car provides a picturesque but choppy ride to the mountain's peak"; "the plot was intriguing, but the author's style was so choppy that I finally gave up in frustration".

Is "Choppy" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Choppy" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Choppy"?

"Choppy" is pronounced /ˈchä-pē/ and divided into syllables as chop·py.

What is the origin of the word "Choppy"?

"Choppy" comes from chop:2. First known use: circa 1616.