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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of chopstick form-of, plural

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A hand game in which players hold up a number of fingers on each hand and try, through certain moves, to eliminate their opponent's hands.
2. 2
   A simple waltz, written in 1877 by Arthur de Lulli, that serves as a two-finger exercise for beginner piano players.

Example

More examples

"Those who use forks or chopsticks often think people who don't are uncivilized."

Etymology

Originally called The Celebrated Chop Waltz, because of the chopping motion of the fingers on the keys.

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