1. thick slices of meat, especially pork or lamb, usually containing a bone
2. the jaw or mouth area of a person or animal
Usage: informal
3. technical skill or ability, especially in music
Usage: slang

Examples

• We grilled pork chops for dinner last night.
• The lamb chops were seasoned with rosemary and garlic.
• The dog was licking his chops after eating.
• He’s been practicing piano for years and really has the chops now.
• The guitarist showed off his chops during the solo.
• She ordered two thick pork chops from the butcher.
• The boxer took a hard hit to the chops.