What it means
Means mouthy, gobby, or talking too much. Someone who is chopsy has opinions on everything, shares them loudly, and does not know when to stop. Used across South Wales with a mix of affection and exasperation. Being a bit chopsy is tolerated. Being properly chopsy after a few pints will eventually get you told to shut it, butt.
Usage examples
"She got proper chopsy with the ref after that penalty call, yelling from the stands like she was managing the team. Even the stewards were trying not to laugh."
"She got a bit chopsy with the ref and earned herself a yellow card before the match was even ten minutes old."
"Don’t get chopsy with your nan just because she clocked your hangover, butt, she’s been roasting people since before you were born."
"He gets well chopsy after two lagers, chatting over everyone like the pub hired him to do the announcements."
"You’re getting a bit chopsy now, butt. It was one missed pass, not a full public inquiry."
Where it comes from
Chopsy comes from chops, an old colloquial word for the mouth or jaws, with the adjective ending -y added on. It’s been used in British regional speech, especially in Wales and the West Country, for someone who’s lippy, mouthy, or always ready with a bit of backchat.
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