What Does 'Chopped' Mean? The Slang Term That's Grown Popular On TikTok Because Of 'Chopped Chin' Explained

The slang term "chopped" is everywhere at the moment, mostly because of the viral Chopped Chin meme that flooded the timeline at the beginning of the year.

"Chopped" has a lot of meanings but only one is widely used in memes today. Images like the Chopped Dabo Photo are only searchable because of the word — and no, its definition has nothing to do with the cooking reality TV show of the same name.

So, what does "chopped" mean? Where does the slang term come from and how is it used in memes? Let's explain.

What Does 'Chopped' Mean?

"Chopped" is a slang term that means "ugly." It's usually used when talking about another person's appearance. To say someone is "chopped" is like the new "beat" or "busted."

Of course, it has other meanings, like someone might post a picture of themselves after a haircut and caption it, "Chopped." Also, people might say they "chopped it up" with a friend after work, meaning that they chit-chatted with them.

But in memes in the Big 2025, "chopped" has one dominant meaning.

Where Does 'Chopped' Come From?

A definition for "chopped" was first added to the Urban Dictionary in 2014. Other definitions link the word to New Jersey and New York lingo. However, unfortunately, the creator of the slang term is unknown, unlike other words like "zaza," which can be traced back to one person.

'Chopped' Usage In Memes

"Chopped" is everywhere on the web right now, mostly because of one meme called Chopped Chin. The nickname is for Angel Wiley, a high schooler who unluckily went viral online because people thought that his jawline was oddly shaped.

In a looksmaxxing-obsessed ecosystem like the modern internet, the video of Wiley and his mom dancing was just too wholesome and earnest not to dunk on via some old-fashioned, mean-spirited cyberbullying, which used the latest lingo, "chopped."

Since then, the use of "chopped" has skyrocketed across social media. Again, it's just used to call people, animals or characters ugly.

How Do You Use "Chopped" In A Sentence?

• "Guys, I think I'm chopped."
• "Am I chopped?"
• "Oh my god, I'm chopped."

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For the full history of Chopped, be sure to check out Know Your Meme's entry for even more information.