chops (ch ps)pl.n. Idiom: 1. The jaws. 2. a. The mouth. b. The lower cheeks or jowls. c. Muttonchops. 3. Slang The technical skill with which a jazz or rock musician performs. bust (someone's) chops 1. To scold or insult someone. 2. To disappoint or defeat someone. 3. To hold a building contractor to the letter of an agreement. [Possibly akin to chop.] |
chops [tʃɒps]
pl n
1. the jaws or cheeks; jowls
2. the mouth
3. Slang
a. (Music, other) Music embouchure
b. (Music) Jazz skill
lick one's chops Informal to anticipate with pleasure
[of uncertain origin]
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