ETYM Cf. Dutch koopen to buy. Related to Cheapen, Chap, to buy.
1. To cut into pieces; SYN. chop up.
2. To cut with a tool; SYN. hack.
3. To hit sharply.
4. To move suddenly.
5. To strike sharply, as in some sports.
1. To cough spasmodically; SYN. whoop.
2. To cut away.
3. To fix a computer program piecemeal until it works; SYN. hack on.
4. To informal: be able to manage or manage successfully; SYN. cut.
5. To kick on the arms; in basketball.
6. To kick on the shins; in rugby.
7. To significantly cut up a manuscript; SYN. cut up.