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.