Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

chop-logic

noun

/ˈtʃɒp ˈlɒdʒɪk/

Definition

Chop-logic refers to a form of reasoning or argument that is overly complicated or unnecessarily pedantic, often designed to confuse or mislead others.

Examples

The lawyer’s chop-logic made the case seem more complicated than it really was.
In debates, some participants resort to chop-logic to obfuscate their lack of evidence.
His chop-logic left the audience bewildered instead of informed.

Meaning

It signifies the use of intricate or convoluted arguments that may lack substance or clarity, typically to defend a weak position or evade direct questions.