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