chops

noun

1. slangJaws, mouth.

2. plurale tantumslangOne's skill at musical interpretation and delivery (originally of jazz); musical performance ability.

   “Although the bass player had no experience playing in New Orleans, the crowd's enthusiastic response showed that he had the chops to make it in the very particular Crescent City jazz scene.”

3. plurale tantuminformalOne's skill at any endeavor; ability, talent; competency.

   “Although he did not know all of the ins and outs of the newsroom, he had the writing chops to become a regular contributor.”

4. plurale tantumnauticalThe area where two tides meet and cause an irregular (choppy) sea.

5. plurale tantumjugglingA pattern that involves carrying the object with the hand over the next object before throwing it.

6. NigeriaslangFood.

Plural of chop

verb

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of chop
Alternative form of chopse