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Definition of choppily

choppily

/ˈtʃɑː.pə.li/
chop · pi · ly
Adjective:choppy
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• adverb

1

In a broken, disconnected, or irregular manner, lacking smoothness or continuity.

Example

"The live video stream played choppily because of our weak internet connection."

2

With short, rough, or irregular waves or movements.

Example

"The dark water lapped choppily against the wooden pilings of the pier as the storm approached."

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• Rhymes for choppily

• Nearby Words

chopin
chopper
choppers
choppily
choppiness
choppy
chops

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Choppily. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/choppily
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