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Ability to play a musical instrument. From the slang term "chops" for jaw, it originally referred to singers and perhaps wind instrumentalists. It eventually grew to include any type of instrument, though it is mostly used for instruments in more popular styles. (That is, you're more likely to hear about Eddie van Halen's chops than Yo-Yo Ma's.) I love listening to Jeff Beck. That guy has some serious chops.
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Long sideburns reaching down to the jawline. If I were really cool, I'd have me some wicked bushy chops.
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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. |
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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.
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A term used to describe a guitarist's extreme technical ability. Paul Gilbert has great chops.
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anonymous
Jan 29, 2003
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A handy punching area of one's face, sometimes referred to as the cheeks "Hey Billy, You're going the right way for a slap round the chops"
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A mouth trap. Summer Teeth. The chops are golden in color resembling corn on the cob with thick butter. They are tiny like cute little yellow chiclets.
Pleeeeease do us all a favor and don't smile. Your chops are killin us. Thanks in advance. |
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A trumpet player's embouchure. "Al Hirt has industrial strength chops."
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