Synonyms of chops

chops 1 of 2

plural noun

ˈchäps 

1

as in skills

knowledge gained by actually doing or living through something

that pianist really doesn't yet have the musical chops to do that piece justice

Synonyms & Similar Words

• skills
• expertise
• experience
• proficiency
• know-how
• savvy
• moxie
• background
• mastery
• acquaintance
• intimacy
• command
• familiarity
• conversance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inexperience
• ignorance
• unfamiliarity
• unawareness

2

as in mouth

the opening through which food passes into the body of an animal

the toddler popped a candy into his chops and grinned stickily

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mouth
• gob
• kisser
• piehole
• yap
• jaws
• mug
• trap
• face
• puss
• muzzle
• visage
• countenance
• mandible
• gullet
• maxilla
• maw

chops

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of chop

as in slices

to cut into small pieces

chop the onions before adding them to the pot

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slices
• minces
• grates
• dices
• mashes
• chips
• hashes
• carves
• purees
• kibbles
• purées
• butchers
• grinds
• dissects