Sentence examples for choppy from inspiring English sources

'choppy' is a correct and usable word in written English
You can use 'choppy' to describe a situation that is inconsistent, unpredictable, and disorganized. For example, "The stock market has been choppy lately."

Dictionary

choppy

adjective

Having many small, rough waves.

synonyms

Exact(60)

By early afternoon, the water had turned choppy, so we headed back to port.

The other three were eventually pulled from the choppy waters and hospitalized.

He's at 44. Facebook Twitter Google plus Share Share this post Facebook Twitter Google plus close 4.39pm AESThat39 That outbreak of RAWK didn't last too long – now it's Robert DeLong (and another language warning thanks to the line "And did I make you fucking dance?") with his choppy, mid-tempo banger Global Concepts.

Still, it's stripped back and palate-cleansing, and has a hint of funk in the choppy rhythm stabs before the headbanging finale which lift it slightly above bland proficiency.

01642 210163, formentera.co.uk Good for watersports lovers Sleeps 2 adults and 2 children Cost from €1,800 a week With the choppy white horses of the Atlantic a minute's walk from the garden, this Tarifa cottage is great for kite- and windsurfers.

Yes, this means it's a pain to get to and from – a 45-minute trek in the thick heat or a choppy boat ride.

Less frightened than others, perhaps, by the prospect of political change in choppy economic times, and indeed less spooked by the spectre let loose by the Tory campaign – the thought of London being held to ransom by unruly Scots.

With their heavy packs and rifles, the troops would have been easy pickings in the waist-deep choppy water, he said.

On seeing them disappear into the choppy, icy seas, I could have been waving a final goodbye to a dear old friend.

This is where leadership comes in and you have to ask the questions: which of the candidates raises themselves above the morass of the current arguments?; who is the statesman with the cool head who can be relied upon to lead us through choppy waters, with the authority and respect to work with those of opposing parties?

"Underneath, the numbers read well and are ahead of forecasts and the company is doing a lot to make the business sustainable, but lowering 2016 guidance has hurt Burberry today, and luxury is always going to be a choppy sector, quick to react to changes in consumer confidence," said Will Hedden, a dealer at London Capital Group.

Show more...

Ludwig, your English writing platform

Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style.

Student

Used by millions of students, scientific researchers, professional translators and editors from all over the world!

MitStanfordHarvardAustralian Nationa UniversityNanyangOxford

Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak quote

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak

CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com

Get started for free

Unlock your writing potential with Ludwig

Letters

Most frequent sentences: