In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
choppy
(adjective) rough with small waves; “choppy seas”
choppy, jerky
(adjective) marked by abrupt transitions; “choppy prose”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
choppier
comparative form of choppy
Source: Wiktionary
Chop"py, a. Etym: [Cf. Chappy.]
1. Full of cracks. "Choppy finger." Shak.
2. Etym: [Cf. Chop a change.]
Definition: Rough, with short, tumultuous waves; as, a choppy sea.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
6 June 2025
(noun) wit having a sharp and caustic quality; “he commented with typical pungency”; “the bite of satire”
In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.