How to Use choppy in a Sentence

choppy

adjective
  • Kim says choppy layers make for a cool and edgy vibe.
    — Audrey Noble, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Layers and spare footwear for wet sand and choppy surf come in clutch.
    — Madison Chapman, Outside, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Oil prices were choppy in trading.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Swipe to the fourth slide to see a close-up of the choppy bangs' uneven ends.
    — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 24 Aug. 2023
  • Much of the film was shot out on the choppy ocean, rather than in a studio tank.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
  • His neon-yellow wig has been styled with choppy layers and short bangs.
    — Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2023
  • The waves were too choppy for his boat to be towed back to the marina that day.
    — oregonlive, 11 Apr. 2023
  • And, when markets are choppy, even solid plans can feel shaky.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
  • The agency warns that glare, fog and choppy water can make small craft hard to spot.
    — Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
  • So the editing here gets much, much choppier.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 16 June 2026
  • Just be aware that the water can get choppy, and the sea air is chilly even in the warmest months.
    — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2026
  • The water was choppy and the rocking of the boat knocked her phone out of her pocket.
    — Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2024
  • But the fear of choppy markets because of tariffs hasn’t come to bear just yet.
    — Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
  • These lifts stop the dance phrase, even if only briefly, leading to a choppy texture.
    — Elizabeth Kendall, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2022
  • Her choppy bangs just grazed her eyebrows while the rest of her black waves cascaded to her chest.
    — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 31 Oct. 2023
  • Gold loses some luster Gold prices were choppy.
    — Medora Lee, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Her hair, which once looked like bangs going across her face, turned into a choppy, middle part.
    — Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Layering in choppy ends gives the look some texture.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Such a name seemed fitting as the choppy waters sprayed us like a river baptism.
    — Ryan Knighton, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
  • The reality star chose a chic black design and went for short, choppy bangs.
    — Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 4 Mar. 2024
  • Stick with a simple color palette to keep the space from feeling choppy.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Another type, known as a transient or flash rip current, forms when surf is choppy.
    — The Conversation, oregonlive, 22 July 2023
  • As for glam, Charli’s black hair was styled with a middle part and worn straight and down with choppy waves.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
  • This subsequently brought her messy blond hair to the forefront, choppy bangs and all.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
  • He’s never plunged into waters quite so choppy, and not nearly so deep.
    — Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 2 Dec. 2025
  • The boat’s twin hulls were designed with fine entries engineered to slice through choppy seas.
    — Kevin Koenig, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2023
  • For Vogue World, the brief was short, choppy and romantic.
    — Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
  • To get this undone wavy look, curl your choppy layers with a flat iron, instead of a curling wand.
    — Audrey Noble, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Gripping handles also come in handy when the water gets choppy.
    — Outdoor Life Commerce Team, Outdoor Life, 14 Mar. 2023
  • The cut's signature short, choppy layers take out some of the hair's weight and add movement.
    — Audrey Noble, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026

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