choppy

🇺🇸 /ˈtʃɑːpi/ 🇬🇧 /ˈtʃɒpi/
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adjective
R

Having many small waves, not smooth or calm.

The sea was choppy, making it hard for the boat to move smoothly.

R

Full of short, disconnected parts or ideas, not flowing smoothly.

The movie's choppy editing made it difficult to follow the story.

translation

adj. Having many small waves, not smooth or calm.; Full of short, disconnected parts or ideas, not flowing smoothly.

Word Forms

Comparative choppier
Superlative choppiest