Slang dossier
Chopped
Pronounced chopt
A put-down meaning unattractive, bad-looking or uncool in this slang context. It can describe a haircut or outfit, but directed at a person it can be hurtful. Other ordinary meanings still exist.
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In a sentence
How it sounds
Illustrative examples
- “I regret that haircut; it looks chopped.”
- “The comments kept calling the outfit chopped.”
Where teens use it
The habitat
Appearance-focused comments, style reactions and school teasing.
Parent briefing
What parents should know
Do not join a joke about someone’s appearance to prove you know the slang. Ask whether the target is comfortable with the joke. Repeated body or face criticism is worth addressing even when presented as banter.
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