Chope
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /t͡ʃəʊp/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Chope is a verb meaning (transitive, informal, Singapore) To reserve (a place), such as a seat in a fast food restaurant, sometimes by placing a packet of tissue paper on it.
Meaning
(transitive, informal, Singapore) To reserve (a place), such as a seat in a fast food restaurant, sometimes by placing a packet of tissue paper on it.
More Meanings
- Obsolete form of chop (“Asian seal used on documents”).
Example Sentences
Place a packet of tissues on a table and people will assume it is taken by someone in an act referred to as chope. Others may chope their table with a bag, knowing.
Word Forms
- chopes
- choping
- choped
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rsvp, tank, nook, champ, hangar, chamber.
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