If you’ve spent any amount of time on TikTok this year, you’ve probably encountered the slang term ‘chopped.’ Here’s what it means.
The slang term ‘chopped’ has been taking TikTok by storm in 2025, appearing in comments, videos, hashtags, and memes across the platform.
While its origins date back to the early 2010s, it has surged in popularity in the early 2020s, becoming a staple in online conversations and trends.
Chopped meaning on TikTok
On TikTok and other platforms, chopped is a slang term that means ‘ugly,’ often used to describe someone’s appearance. For instance, if someone says, “He’s chopped,” they mean that person isn’t attractive.
The term functions similarly to older slang like “beat” or “busted.” Interestingly, people also use “chopped” humorously to describe themselves in self-deprecating posts.
Although the word’s primary meaning is tied to appearance, it can also have different contexts. For example, someone might caption a photo after getting a fresh haircut with “Chopped,” referring to the literal act of cutting hair. Similarly, “chopped it up” means to have a conversation or catch up with someone.
Viral rise of ‘chopped’
The recent explosion of “chopped” can be traced to viral memes and moments in 2025. The ‘Chopped Chin’ meme gave the term significant traction, with users on Instagram, X, and TikTok sharing it widely.
Adding fuel to the trend was the ‘Dabo Chopped Photo,’ an image of YouTuber and streamer Young Dabo, which became a meme symbolizing the term’s meaning.
Minor trends have also emerged, such as “chuzz,” a playful portmanteau of “chopped” and “huzz” (meaning “hoes”).
‘Chopped’ has its roots in African American Vernacular English (AAVE) and is believed to be tied to New Jersey and New York slang. Urban Dictionary first defined the term in 2014, with users linking it to regional language. However, the original creator of this slang remains unknown.
To learn more about different terms and slang coined on TikTok, check out our guide with all the terms and meanings you might want to know.
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