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choppy

[chop-ee] / ˈtʃɒp i /
ADJECTIVE
wavy
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Smith said the filly “broke really well but she must have hit herself leaving the gate. She was real choppy and didn’t feel comfortable.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

So — no — this reader is not the only one to be rattled, particularly as we are already navigating choppy economic waters.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

It's a theme that recurs on subsequent tracks - perhaps suggesting that BTS were wary about dipping their toes back into the choppy waters of fame.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports earnings before the bell Monday but investors will need to navigate choppy waters amid the looming presence of Elliott Investment Management.

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

“Tell me”—I’m still unsure what to say—“tell me about me, when little girl,” I finally finish in choppy Quichua, pointing to myself, then gesturing with my hand to the height of a young child.

From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau