CHOPPY Synonyms: 162 Similar and Opposite Words

choppy

adjective

ˈchä-pē

Definition of choppy

as in sporadic

lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence a sharp, choppy wind coming off the lake

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as in rough

marked by a series of sharp quick motions the old cable car provides a picturesque but choppy ride to the mountain's peak

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as in confusing

not clearly or logically connected the plot was intriguing, but the author's style was so choppy that I finally gave up in frustration

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Recent Examples of choppy Nearby, on the beaches of La Push, the local werewolves showed off by jumping from cliffsides into a choppy sea. — Alanna Bennett, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 June 2026 Texas Game Wardens are searching Benbrook Lake for a missing man in a possible drowning, but high winds and choppy water slowed rescue efforts Saturday, an official said. — Doug Myers, CBS News, 27 June 2026 The editing of the show is frenetic, the better to hold a distractible YouTube audience’s attention and provide fodder for clips, and as a result much of the dialogue comes across as choppy, with Rahma inserting quick punch lines. — Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 10 June 2026 Clinging onto a one-point lead at the end of the second quarter, the packed crowd of 18,064 at Chase Center was mostly quiet as a choppy first half kept the New York Liberty at arm’s length of the Valkyries’ lead for much of the first two quarters. — Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for choppy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for choppy

Adjective

The only other competitors were the Anglo-French Concorde and the sporadic Soviet Tupolev Tu-144 program.

— David Szondy July 02, New Atlas, 2 July 2026
Redevelopment in downtown Miami and the accidental discovery of the mysterious Miami Circle in 1998 have ushered in a quarter-century of sporadic but remarkable archaeological revelations.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026

Definition of sporadic

Adjective

Mariana is not pleased to hear this, and he's got some rough-looking dudes with him.

— Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Dual suspension helps smooth rough trails, hydraulic disc brakes provide dependable stopping power in changing conditions, and four-inch fat tires improve traction across gravel, dirt, sand, and pavement.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 July 2026

Definition of rough

Adjective

Devine told me that e-bike and moped marketing is confusing and regulations keeping e-bikes safely classified are cloudy.

— Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
That could be confusing to general audiences, especially those accustomed to seeing the heat index instead.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 3 July 2026

Definition of confusing

Adjective

Luke Russert joined his father for major political conventions and occasional shows on the road, Fischer Martin said.

— Jay Stahl, USA Today, 1 July 2026
This frequent, high-profile casting strategy, distinct from occasional star cameos, transforms 'Oh, Mary' into a dynamic, high-demand theatrical experience.

— Katie North, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of occasional

Adjective

Household financial resilience also remains uneven, even when many adults report doing okay or living comfortably.

— Henrik Totterman, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
The uneven workmanship of the double stitching suggests the giant flag was likely made by amateurs, curators with the historical society have determined.

— Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

Definition of uneven

Adjective

Expanding its use displaces coal in Asia and supports the integration of intermittent renewables by providing flexible backup.

— David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Research has shown, for example, that intermittent fasting may be as effective as low-calorie diets for weight loss.

— Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 29 June 2026

Definition of intermittent

Adjective

But the rollercoaster ride for AI could get bumpier with the latest reporting on OpenAI looking for ways to appease the White House.

— Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 2 July 2026
Cabin crew handed out chewing gum to ease ear pressure, meals were simple, and the sky was a bumpy place to eat anything at all.

— Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of bumpy

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