Definition

In a way that is uneven or has many interruptions, often referring to movement or sound.

Example

The boat moved choppily across the waves during the storm.

Conversation

Have you noticed how the boat was moving choppily on the water?

Yeah, it made me a bit seasick after a while.

I thought it was just me feeling that way!

No, it was definitely the waves causing the boat to move choppily.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Choppily → It is formed from "choppy" (from the verb "chop", meaning to cut or sever) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "choppily" describes an action done in a manner that is uneven or marked by abrupt changes, similar to how something is cut irregularly.

Memory Tip

Think of something being cut or severed ('chop') in an uneven way, and the '-ly' indicates the manner of that action. This helps you remember that 'choppily' means doing something in a rough or uneven manner.

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