Chop is a versatile English word with multiple meanings:
1. To cut something into pieces with a sharp tool (e.g., "chop vegetables")
2. A thick slice of meat, usually containing a bone (e.g., "pork chop")
3. In martial arts, a sharp downward strike with the edge of the hand
4. In music production, to edit or rearrange a sample
5. Slang meaning to reduce or eliminate something (e.g., "chop the budget")
6. In surfing, small rough waves