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/Sounds like 'CHOHP'/

In the Dominican Republic, a knock or tap on the head with the knuckles, the kind friends give each other or used as school punishment. A well-placed 'chop' will make your head ring for a moment.

Example

"They gave them a chop and ran off."

"If you're late, I'll give you a chop on the head."

Regional synonyms:

Persona extremadamente hábil, talentosa e impresionante, o cosa de excelente calidad que te deja con la boca abierta. En México chingón es el máximo elogio informal: si eres chingón, eres lo máximo.