choppy

adjective

/ˈtʃɒp.i/

/ˈtʃɑː.pi/

Definition

› (of sea, lakes, or rivers) with a lot of small, rough waves caused by the windWavesWind and windsStormy weather

(Definition of choppy adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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