first-chop

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Meaning · English

First-rate, excellent.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

'First chop! tremendously pretty too,' said the elegant Grecian, who had been paying her assiduous attention.

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).

Common questions

What does “first-chop” mean?

First-rate, excellent.

Is “first-chop” formal or informal?

first-chop is generally slang.