chops 

someone/something's inside or the mouth. It will sometimes have fangs in it. For example, a tigers mouth.

"Dang, those chops sure look scary."
"His chops make me want to run away!"

chops by hogweeny4593 August 14, 2017

Chops 

Long sideburns reaching down to the jawline.

If I were really cool, I'd have me some wicked bushy chops.

Chops by Guy who hates pop punk January 29, 2003

Chops 

Ability to play on any instrument (guitar, drums, brass, etc.). Used for guitar and drums because of the chopping motion made by the hand, and used for wind instruments because chops is also slang for one's mouth.

On drums: He played the ditty so fast. . . he has amazing chops.

On guitar: Did you hear that solo? He's got wicked chops!

On brass: You have to have some chops to hit a double G.

Chops by AO November 16, 2004

Chops 

guts, resilience, staying power, of other forms of fortitude.

Peter wanted to come along on the training ride, but didn't have the chops to hang with the group.

Chops by kal-el1122 May 30, 2006

Chops 

A term used to describe a guitarist's extreme technical ability.

Paul Gilbert has great chops.

Chops by Anonymous January 29, 2003

Chops 

Singing voice. Can truly sing; vocal abilities.

That singer still has his chops.

Chops by DetroitSinger August 17, 2010

Chops 

A trumpet player's embouchure.

"Al Hirt has industrial strength chops."

Chops by John February 4, 2004