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CHOPPY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for CHOPPY?

Need another word that means the same as “choppy”? Find 17 synonyms for “choppy” in this overview.

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)

bouncyElastic; rebounds readily.
Bouncy tunes.
full of wavesContaining as much or as many as is possible or normal.
heaving(of a place) extremely crowded.
The foyer was absolutely heaving with people.
heavyLarge and powerful especially designed for heavy loads or rough work.
He had a big moustache and heavy features.
jarringIncongruous in a striking or shocking way; clashing.
The telephone struck a jarring note in those Renaissance surroundings.
jerkyMarked by abrupt transitions.
He makes mischief with his jerky pals.
joltingCausing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements.
joltyCausing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements.
jouncyMoving in a jolting or bouncy manner.
A jouncy 10 hour bus ride.
jumpy(of a person) anxious and uneasy.
A jumpy pulse.
roughUnkind or cruel or uncivil.
Rough carpentry.
squallyCharacterized by brief periods of violent wind or rain.
A grey squally morning.
storm-tossedPounded or hit repeatedly by storms or adversities.
stormyFull of angry or violent outbursts of feeling.
A dark and stormy night.
tempestuousCharacterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotion.
A tempestuous wind.
turbulentAgitated vigorously; in a state of turbulence.
A turbulent and unruly childhood.
uncomfortableCausing 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.
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