Meaning: chops 
tʃɒp
n.
the irregular motion of waves (usually caused by wind blowing in a direction opposite to the tide)
a small cut of meat including part of a rib
a jaw
a tennis return made with a downward motion that puts backspin on the ball
a grounder that bounces high in the air
v.
cut into pieces
move suddenly
strike sharply, as in some sports
cut with a hacking tool
hit sharply
flap (one's) chops Idiom, Proverb
chops
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lick one's chops
Idiom(s): lick one's chopsTheme: DRYNESS
to show one's eagerness to do something, especially to eat something.
• We could tell from the way the boys were licking their chops that they really wanted a turn at riding the motorcycle.
• Fred started licking his chops when he smelled the turkey roasting in the oven.
Bust my chops
When someone says that they're not going to bust their chops, it means they are not going to work that hard or make much effort.lick one's chops|chops|lick
v. phr., informal To think about something pleasant; enjoy the thought of something. John is licking his chops about the steak dinner tonight. Tom is licking his chops about the lifeguard job he will have at the beach next summer. Our team is licking its chops because we beat the champions last night. (From the fact that some animals lick their mouths when they expect to be fed or when they see food, and after eating.)Compare: LOOK FORWARD TO, MAKE ONE'S MOUTH WATER.
flap (one's) chops
To babble or blather. Quit aerial your chops—I charge some quiet so I can think! Whenever Charlie starts to accessory his chops, I can't get in a word!Learn more: chops, flap
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