What Does the Slang Term Chopped Mean on TikTok?

Chopped is a popular slang term used on TikTok and is generally used to describe someone or something that's unattractive. The word's meaning is a little more complex than that, though, and we're here to break it all down for you. Read on to learn all about the slang term and what it means to be chopped, how the term is used, and more.

What does the slang term “chopped” mean?

Chopped refers to someone or something that's unattractive, ugly, or undesirable. If someone calls another person or thing "chopped," they mean ugly. For example, an unattractive person or a bad outfit could be called "chopped." The term is used both jokingly and in a serious manner, depending on the context of the situation, and frequently pops up on TikTok.

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What does chopped mean in slang?

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Chopped is slang for something that’s ugly, undesirable, or unattractive. Similar to slang terms like “beat” or “busted,” chopped is typically used to describe someone’s appearance. If something or someone looks ugly, undesirable, or abnormal in some way, someone on TikTok might describe it as looking or being "chopped." For example, an unattractive person or an ugly outfit could be called "chopped."
- Less commonly, chopped can refer to a conversation or chat. For example, if you have long conversation with a friend you haven’t seen in a long time, you could say something like "we chopped it up for hours.”

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How Chopped Is Used

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Chopped is used to describe someone who is unattractive. You might hear the term in conversation, see it in a social media comment or meme, or even see it used as a hash tag on TikTok. Sometimes, it's used lightheartedly to poke fun at something, but it can also be used seriously to describe someone’s unattractive physical appearance. Generally, unless you're just kidding around with a friend or using it in a self-deprecating way, calling something "chopped" is pretty harsh.^{[1]
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- Example: “Bro, my barber pushed my hairline back crazy. I’m so chopped 😭”
- Example: “Did you see that girl next to me in English class? Her haircut was all over the place and the fit was NOT hard. She’s chopped bruh.”
- Example: “Man, I forgot to do laundry this weekend. My fit is so chopped.”

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Origin of the Slang Term Chopped

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Chopped as slang for "ugly" was first recorded in 2014. The slang term is rooted in African American Vernacular English and believed to originate from New Jersey and New York slang, though it has also been used throughout Philadelphia. The term was first defined by Urban Dictionary in 2014, but it's almost certainly been around for much longer. The term went viral on TikTok and began being featured in memes in 2024-2025.^{[2]
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Chopped Meme Examples

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Chopped chin is one of the most popular chopped memes. In late 2024, the chopped chin meme was born from a video of WNBA star Renee Montgomery dancing at a game with her cousin, Angel Wiley. When @halal_man_2 got ahold of the video in December 2024, they started making memes with it paired with the song “Bring Me Back” by Miles Away, calling Wiley chopped chin due to his unique jawline.^{[3]
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DJ Akademiks is a popular streamer who many online users consider to be chopped. Not only has been named in top 5 chopped compilations, but he has also been compared to Jerry from Tom & Jerry and the chipmunks from Alvin and the Chipmunks due to his large, chubby cheeks, making him an easy target for chopped memes.^{[4]
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Dabo is a popular streamer and internet personality who fans call chopped regularly. He doesn’t really do much to warrant this label, but some fans say that he’s built like a father despite being a teenager. They also say that his hairline needs some work, which contributes to the chopped label (at least in their minds).^{[5]
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Is chopped offensive?

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Yes, using chopped to describe someone's appearance is offensive. Calling someone chopped can make them feel unattractive, insecure, and bad about themselves. It could even be considered bullying. It doesn’t matter if you’re doing it in person or online, calling someone chopped, especially if you're being totally serious, is mean and offensive.^{[6]
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- If you’re joking about yourself and say you’re chopped, then it isn’t necessarily offensive.

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Similar Terms

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Chopped cheese Chopped cheese is another way to call someone ugly or unattractive, but it is more offensive than chopped. This phrase is believed to have originated in New York City due to how often they eat chopped cheese.
- Example: “Yo saw that girl down the street? She was chopped CHEESE bro.”
- Example: “I just saw my baby pictures. I used to be chopped cheese 😂”
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Washed Someone who is washed is burnt out, exhausted, or past their prime, similar to the phrase “washed up.” Like chopped, washed is often used to describe someone who isn’t cool or attractive, specifically someone who was once attractive or cool, but has outgrown those attributes.^{[7]
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- Example: “Man, I used to be able to study for hours and now I can barely focus on a movie without going to scroll on TikTok. I’m so washed.”
- Example: “What happened to Paul George, man? He was so good with the Pacers and now he’s washed.”
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Cooked Cooked is a slang term that has various meanings. It usually means that someone is about to face consequences that they can’t avoid, but it can also mean they are high on marijuana or exhausted, depending on the context it’s used in.^{[8]
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- Example: “We have a math test 6th period and I completely forgot to study. I’m cooked 💔”
- Example: “I just got back from a 3-hour practice and I have 4 hours of homework to do. Man, I’m cooked, I can’t lie.”
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Goofy Ahh Goofy ahh is a slang term that translates to “goofy a**.” It originates from African American Vernacular English (AAVE), but has been adopted by members of Gen Z. It is mostly used in a joking manner, but people use it to describe something that’s outlandish or off the wall, similar to how chopped is used to describe something that is unattractive.
- Example: “This chair has 4 long legs but 1 short one. Goofy ahh chair.”
- Example: “Did you see that one TikTok I sent you? What was that guy doing 😂 Goofy ahh video!”

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Other Meanings

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Chopped can also refer to getting a haircut. Before it meant something was ugly or unattractive, chopped was a way to refer to a haircut that you just got. This version of the phrase is casually used among friends and people you’re comfortable with and usually refers to a haircut that you’ve been excited about or looking forward to.
- Example: “I just cut off 5 inches of my hair. Talk about a big chop!”
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Chopped is also slang for someone who’s high on drugs. Although this meaning isn’t as common as the others, chopped is used to describe someone who is high on drugs. For example, if someone on the street is noticeably high and nodding off, a bystander may say “Dang, you’re chopped bro.”
- Example: “Did you see dude down the street? He was high off something. Bro’s chopped.”
A song that’s chopped and screwed is remixed in a way that chops up the audio, moves it around, and screws it up to make a song’s still rhythmic, but flipped on its head. The genre was pioneered by the late DJ Screw, a legendary Houston DJ.^{[9]
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