What does “chope” mean?

Chope in the Singlish dictionary: what it means, where it comes from and how it’s said.

chope

To reserve a seat, usually with a packet of tissue.

“I chope the table first, you go buy food.”

can or not Is it possible? Will you? Also a dare: think you can do it?
cannot make it Not good enough, not up to the mark; also can’t come.
catch no ball Don’t understand at all, totally lost.
chop chop Quickly, hurry up.
confirm Definitely, for sure (“confirm plus chop”).
damn Very, extremely: a casual intensifier.
die die No matter what, at all costs.
don’t play play Don’t mess around, this is serious; also a warning not to underestimate someone.

What does “chope” mean in Singlish?

To reserve a seat, usually with a packet of tissue. It’s a verb.

Where does “chope” come from?

From English. Other Singlish words from English include can or not, cannot make it, catch no ball and chop chop.

How do you use “chope” in a sentence?

“I chope the table first, you go buy food.”

Is “chope” in the Singlish Wordle?

Yes: it’s one of the answers in the Singlish Wordle, one word a day, the same for everyone.

Liddat’s own words, from the Singlish dictionary: 312 words and phrases, A to Z.