Chop life definition 1
To chop life means to enjoy life with one's money – to spend on pleasures and live well. The full saying is "Chop life, make life no chop you," meaning enjoy life before life's troubles consume you.
"He worked hard for years, now he just wan chop life small. (Pidgin, meaning "He worked hard for years, now he just wants to enjoy his life a bit.")"
Chop life definition 2
To enjoy life to the fullest (even if irresponsibly).
Chop life definition 3
Chop life (Enjoy life)
"Make we chop life small (Let's enjoy life a bit)"
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- July 2025
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To chop life means to enjoy life with one's money – to spend on pleasures and live well. The full saying is "Chop life, make life no chop you," meaning enjoy life before life's troubles consume you.
"He worked hard for years, now he just wan chop life small. (Pidgin, meaning "He worked hard for years, now he just wants…"
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