Chops

Long sideburns reaching down to the jawline.

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

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.

by kal-el1122 May 30, 2006

Chops

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

Paul Gilbert has great chops.

by Anonymous January 29, 2003

Chops

Singing voice. Can truly sing; vocal abilities.

That singer still has his chops.

by DetroitSinger August 17, 2010

Chops

A trumpet player's embouchure.

"Al Hirt has industrial strength chops."

by John February 4, 2004

Chops

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"

by TMB June 17, 2003