NYT Dictionary

CHOPPY

/ˈt͡ʃɑ.pi/
AdjectiveCHOP-pychop-py · 2 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2025

Meaning

Having many small, rough waves.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

Etymology tree English chop Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English choppy From chop + -y.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

jerkybrokenbumpycapriciouscatchychangeablebouncycareeningchangingcoarse

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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