NYT Dictionary

LOPPING

/ˈlɑpɪŋ/
NounVerbLOP-pinglop-ping · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

gerund of lop: the cutting off of branches, etc.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree English lop Middle English -ynge English -ing English lopping From lop + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

discerpseverlopsnipclipcroptrimdressprune

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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