chop suey

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English

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Etymology

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From Cantonese 雜碎杂碎 (zaap6 seoi3, “mixed and broken”).

Pronunciation

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  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈtʃɒp ˈsuːi/, (rare) /ˈtsɒp ˈsuːi/
  • Audio (US):(file)

Noun

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chop suey (countable and uncountable, plural chop sueys)

  1. (US, Philippines) A stir-fried vegetable dish, served with pieces of beef or pork in a semi-thick sauce, and often soy sauce.
  2. (Canada and British) Steamed bean sprouts served in a semi-thick sauce, and mixed with a choice of meat and/or vegetables.

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Noun

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chop suey m (uncountable)

  1. chop suey (a Cantonese vegetable dish)