choppy
/ˈtʃɑpi/
adjective
- Having many small, rough waves, used to describe the surface of water.
- The sea was too choppy for the small fishing boat to go out.
- We decided not to swim because the water looked choppy and unsafe.
- The ferry ride was bumpy due to the choppy conditions in the bay.
- Not smooth or even; marked by sudden changes or interruptions.
- The video had choppy playback because of the slow internet connection.
- His speech was choppy, with long pauses between sentences.
- The movie's editing felt choppy, jumping from scene to scene without a clear flow.