chops
plural noun
1
: jaw
2
a
: mouth
b
: the fleshy covering of the jaws
a dog licking its chops
3
: embouchure
broadly
: the technical facility of a musical performer
4
: expertise in a particular field or activity
acting chops
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Storm Reid‘s acting chops have been apparent against co-stars like Oprah Winfrey and Zendaya over the years.
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Rivea Ruff, Essence, 20 Jan. 2023
All combined, these cast-iron skillet pork chops are a comforting blend of familiar flavors with a slight twist.
—Samantha Lande, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2023
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Rivea Ruff, Essence, 20 Jan. 2023
All combined, these cast-iron skillet pork chops are a comforting blend of familiar flavors with a slight twist.
—Samantha Lande, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2023
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“Chops.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chops. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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chops
noun plural2
: the fleshy covering of the jaws
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