CHOP-CHOP Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

chop-chop

adverb

ˌchäp-ˈchäp

Definition of chop-chop

as in quickly

with great speed I need this project done chop-chop

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Recent Examples of chop-chop To put the end to these threats the new management made the chop-chop square work double time to demonstrate what will happen to zealots who want the country to stay behind. — Alex Zhavoronkov, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023 Islamists battled for their own theocratic nation, and bands of Christian cultists—whom locals, naming them according to their most notorious act, called chop-chop—severed the heads of those deemed unholy in villages and towns across Mindanao. — Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026

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Adverb

Nothing matters more right now than completing demolition and cleanup as quickly and safely as possible to protect the health and safety of Boyle Heights and East LA.

— City News Service, Daily News, 8 July 2026
While Nvidia's graphics processing units (GPUs) have been the gold standard for training AI models, there is an increasing focus on chips that can run inferencing processes quickly while also being more energy efficient.

— Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 8 July 2026

Definition of quickly

Adverb

All of this spells the need for clear rules and for lawmakers and law enforcement to catch up with this rapidly changing transportation.

— Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
Its tendency to rapidly reproduce, forming dense colonies on underwater surfaces, can clog pipes, pumps and critical water infrastructure while disrupting local ecosystems.

— Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of rapidly

Adverb

This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
Most charging sites in California will include eight to 16 fast-charging stalls, said Walmart spokesperson Kelsey Bohl.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of fast

Adverb

Diaz, 52, suffered burns to her arm and stomach while trying to incinerate the car and was soon charged with Lopez’s murder, according to a court transcript and a criminal complaint.

— James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Serving quick-cooking shrimp means that your family can enjoy dinner even sooner.

— Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026

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chop-chop

chop (down)

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