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Choppy

CHAH-pee

/ˈtʃɑːpiː/

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Syllable breakdown

choppy

Dictionary meaning

Marked by abrupt transitions.

Examples

  • Choppy prose.
  • Choppy seas.

Synonyms: jerky

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