chop off

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To sever by chopping or as if by chopping.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

They will chop off your head.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To end (something); to finish (something).

Register: slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “chop off” mean?

To sever by chopping or as if by chopping.

Is “chop off” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.