I. adjective
Etymology: from present participle of chop (I)
1. : characterized by fits and starts : jerky
a chopping manner of speaking
2.
a.
(1) : having a tumbling dashing movement
a chopping tide
(2) : breaking in short abrupt waves
a chopping sea
b. : shifting or changing suddenly
a chopping wind
3. archaic : large and vigorous : strapping
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: from gerund of chop (I)
: an area where trees are being felled or have been felled