Having a rough or uneven surface, often due to wind or other disturbances. The boat ride was uncomfortable due to the choppy waters.
Characterized by abrupt transitions or disjointed elements, often lacking smoothness or continuity. The film's choppy editing made it difficult to follow the storyline.
(of hair) cut into uneven layers or with jagged ends for a textured appearance She asked the stylist for a choppy bob that would give her hair more volume.
Marked by frequent and irregular fluctuations; unstable or erratic. Currency prices were volatile in the choppy market.