Not much chop Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage Used in casual conversation, not in formal writing or speeches. Her performance was not much chop; she's usually better. Pro Tip 2/3Negative Nuance Implies disappointment or criticism, often used to express a negative opinion politely. The movie everyone raved about was not much chop, in my view. Pro Tip 3/3Australian Origin Familiarize with Australian English, as the phrase is mostly used there. I expected more from that team, but they're really not much chop.