choppy
1 of 2adjective (1)
chop·py ˈchä-pē 
choppier; choppiest
1
: being roughened : chapped
2
: rough with small waves
3
a
: interrupted by ups and downs
choppy terrain
a choppy career
b
: jerky
short choppy strides
c
: disconnected
choppy writing
choppily
ˈchä-pə-lē
adverb choppy
2 of 2adjective (2)
choppier; choppiest
: changeable, variable
a choppy wind
Synonyms
Adjective (1)
- aperiodic
- casual
- catchy
- discontinuous
- episodic
- episodical
- erratic
- fitful
- intermittent
- irregular
- occasional
- spasmodic
- spastic
- sporadic
- spotty
- unsteady
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Word History
Etymology
Adjective (1)
chop entry 2
Adjective (2)
chop entry 3
First Known Use
Adjective (1)
1605, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Adjective (2)
1865, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
choppy
adjective
chop·py ˈchä-pē
choppier; choppiest
1
: rough with small waves
choppy water
2
: marked by sudden stops and starts : not smooth
He spoke in quick, choppy sentences.
choppy
adjective
1
as in sporadic
lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence a sharp, choppy wind coming off the lake Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- sporadic
- erratic
- intermittent
- occasional
- sudden
- unsteady
- irregular
- violent
- unpredictable
- spastic
- discontinuous
- spotty
- spasmodic
- casual
- fitful
- episodic
- volatile
- episodical
- aperiodic
- catchy
- scattered
- haphazard
- interrupted
- unstable
- changing
- disconnected
- random
- aimless
- fragmentary
- broken
- changeful
- varying
- slapdash
- convulsive
- uncertain
- unsettled
- fluctuating
- wavering
- capricious
- desultory
- arbitrary
- fluid
- odd
- stray
- hit-and-miss
- temperamental
- inconstant
- hit-or-miss
- mercurial
- flickery
- fickle
- variable
- changeable
- mutable
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- continuous
- steady
- constant
- periodic
- stable
- regular
- repeated
- uniform
- habitual
- stationary
- even
- orderly
- unchanging
- equable
- methodical
- systematic
- unrelenting
- changeless
- unvarying
- methodic
- unremitting
- unwavering
2
as in rough
marked by a series of sharp quick motions the old cable car provides a picturesque but choppy ride to the mountain's peak Synonyms & Similar Words
- rough
- uneven
- bumpy
- erratic
- herky-jerky
- jerky
- unsteady
- jagged
- jouncy
- irregular
- spastic
- spasmodic
- ragged
- fitful
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- smooth
- steady
- calm
- still
- placid
3
as in confusing
not clearly or logically connected the plot was intriguing, but the author's style was so choppy that I finally gave up in frustration Synonyms & Similar Words
- confusing
- inconsistent
- disjointed
- confused
- frustrating
- disconnected
- incoherent
- bizarre
- bewildering
- strange
- unconnected
- unusual
- absurd
- muddled
- ridiculous
- meaningless
- puzzling
- disorganized
- weird
- perplexing
- baffling
- silly
- unorganized
- eccentric
- irrational
- disorderly
- curious
- disconcerting
- confounding
- disordered
- illogical
- odd
- foolish
- unreasonable
- peculiar
- unconvincing
- outlandish
- nonsensical
- unsound
- invalid
- inexplicable
- unexplainable
- screwy
- nutty
- unaccountable
- fallacious
- outré
- preposterous
- asinine
- senseless
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- coherent
- sound
- orderly
- solid
- connected
- systematic
- reasonable
- logical
- organized
- valid
- compelling
- sensible
- rational
- clear
- persuasive
- systematized
- convincing
- ordered
- cogent
- plausible
- satisfying
- transparent
- lucid
- unmistakable
- unambiguous
- unequivocal
- perspicuous
- clear-cut