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The synonyms of “Choppy” are: jerky, rough, full of waves, turbulent, heavy, heaving, storm-tossed, stormy, tempestuous, squally, bouncy, uncomfortable, jolting, jolty, jumpy, jarring, jouncy
Choppy as an Adjective
Definitions of "Choppy" as an adjective
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “choppy” as an adjective can have the following definitions:
- Marked by abrupt transitions.
- Having a disjointed or jerky quality.
- Denoting or relating to a hairstyle in which layers and sections of hair are cut at different lengths.
- Rough with small waves.
- (of a sea, lake, or river) having many small waves.
Synonyms of "Choppy" as an adjective (17 Words)
| bouncy | Elastic; rebounds readily. Bouncy tunes. |
| full of waves | Containing as much or as many as is possible or normal. |
| heaving | (of a place) extremely crowded. The foyer was absolutely heaving with people. |
| heavy | Large and powerful especially designed for heavy loads or rough work. He had a big moustache and heavy features. |
| jarring | Incongruous in a striking or shocking way; clashing. The telephone struck a jarring note in those Renaissance surroundings. |
| jerky | Marked by abrupt transitions. He makes mischief with his jerky pals. |
| jolting | Causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements. |
| jolty | Causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements. |
| jouncy | Moving in a jolting or bouncy manner. A jouncy 10 hour bus ride. |
| jumpy | (of a person) anxious and uneasy. A jumpy pulse. |
| rough | Unkind or cruel or uncivil. Rough carpentry. |
| squally | Characterized by brief periods of violent wind or rain. A grey squally morning. |
| storm-tossed | Pounded or hit repeatedly by storms or adversities. |
| stormy | Full of angry or violent outbursts of feeling. A dark and stormy night. |
| tempestuous | Characterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotion. A tempestuous wind. |
| turbulent | Agitated vigorously; in a state of turbulence. A turbulent and unruly childhood. |
| uncomfortable | Causing or feeling slight pain or physical discomfort. The uncomfortable truth. |
Usage Examples of "Choppy" as an adjective
- The choppy, electronic beat of hip-hop.
- Choppy seas.
- Choppy prose.
- Sea conditions are often very choppy.
- A choppy bob.
- Heavy, choppy seas.
