Meaning of the word choppy in English

What does choppy mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

choppy

US /ˈtʃɑː.pi/
UK /ˈtʃɒp.i/

Adjective

1.

having a lot of small waves, often caused by wind

Example:
The sea was very choppy this morning.
We had a choppy ride across the lake.
2.

not smooth or continuous; jerky

Example:
The film editing was a bit choppy, making it hard to follow the story.
His speech was choppy and hard to understand.