noun
General Slang
chopper
CHOP-er · noun · informal
A helicopter.
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A common informal term for a helicopter.
“Two choppers are coming in to lift us out.”
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chopper In A Sentence
Two choppers are coming in to lift us out.
Origin & Usage
US military slang, widely popularized in the Vietnam War.
People Also Ask
What is a chopper?
An informal term for a helicopter.
Where did 'chopper' for helicopter come from?
It's US military slang that was widely popularized during the Vietnam War and has since entered everyday speech.
Does 'chopper' only mean helicopter?
No — outside the military 'chopper' can also mean a customized motorcycle or, in some slang, a firearm. In a military aviation context it means a helicopter.
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