Choppy ( adjective , verb )

(As an adjective)

Choppy ( adjective )

1. Rough or uneven, as if chopped or cut; not smooth; characterized by many small waves.
2. Characterized by frequent changes or fluctuations, especially in mood or style.

Origin:

From the middle english choppien, from the old english ceappian, from ceappian ("to chop, hack"). cognate with dutch kappen ("to cut"), german kappen ("to cut, chop").

Examples:

1. The choppy sea made the boat rock back and forth.
2. The stock market had a choppy day with prices fluctuating wildly.
3. The singer's voice was choppy, with no smooth transitions between notes.
4. The choppy terrain made it difficult to walk.
5. The conversation was choppy, with no clear topic.

(As a verb)

Choppy ( verb )

1. Rough or uneven, as if chopped or cut; not smooth; characterized by many small waves.
2. Characterized by frequent changes or fluctuations, especially in mood or style.

Origin:

From the middle english choppien, from the old english ceappian, from ceappian ("to chop, hack"). cognate with dutch kappen ("to cut"), german kappen ("to cut, chop").

Examples:

1. The choppy sea made the boat rock back and forth.
2. The stock market had a choppy day with prices fluctuating wildly.
3. The singer's voice was choppy, with no smooth transitions between notes.
4. The choppy terrain made it difficult to walk.
5. The conversation was choppy, with no clear topic.