chop up

verb

1. To separate or divide something that was whole.
2. To separate or divide something that was whole.
3. To separate or divide something that was whole.
4. To cut cocaine into a fine powder using a razorblade or similar implement.
5. To cause a body of water to become choppy.

   “The wind chopped up the lake.”

6. To punch (someone).
7. To seize or devour greedily.

   “Upon the opening of his mouth he drops his breakfast, which the fox presently chopt up.”