helichopper

English

Etymology

Blend of helicopter +‎ chopper

Noun

helichopper (plural helichoppers)

1. (childish, nonstandard) helicopter
   • 2002, Patricia Daniels Cornwell, Isle of Dogs:

     "I yelled up at all them helichoppers."

   • 2008, Kelly McKain, Fairy for a Day:

     "Is it really true what you said about flying to school?" "Uh, yes, because, uh . . ." Bluebell paused to think of a human-sounding answer, as Katie had taught her. "Because my dad's very rich; he's got a helichopper," she finished.