1. the quality or state of being choppy, especially of water having short, irregular waves
Usage: nautical
2. the quality of being abrupt, jerky, or disconnected in movement or style

Examples

• The choppiness of the water made the boat ride uncomfortable.
• Due to the storm, the lake’s choppiness prevented any swimming.
• The choppiness of his writing style made the essay difficult to follow.
• The video’s choppiness was caused by a poor internet connection.
• Sailors checked the weather forecast to avoid sailing in rough choppiness.
• The choppiness of the editing ruined the flow of the movie.