hops Idiom, Proverb

chops

lips and teeth, mouth You need big chops to play the tuba, eh.

chubbychops

jocular and affectionate term of address for a podgy person

hops

vertical jump, usually related to basketball

lick one's chops

Idiom(s): lick one's chops

Theme: 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.

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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.

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adj. phr., informal In a fighting mood; very angry. When my father sees the dent in his fender, he'll be mad as a hornet. Bill was mad as hops when the fellows went on without him. Mrs. Harris was mad as a wet hen when the rabbits ate her tulips.