And what do the judges on American Idol mean when they say that a particular singer has "chops"? They will usually say this after evaluating a performer's vocal performance.
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They mean singing ability-- a good voice, talent, great phrasing. The slang word is actually more restricted in its meanings: c. Slang.
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They mean singing ability-- a good voice, talent, great phrasing.
The slang word is actually more restricted in its meanings: c.
Slang.
musical ability on any instrument, esp.
in playing jazz or rock; technical virtuosity.
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