Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chop-shop
noun
/ˈtʃɒp.ʃɒp/
Definition
A chop-shop is a place where stolen vehicles are disassembled for parts or where vehicles are illegally modified or repaired.
Examples
- The police raided a chop-shop operating on the outskirts of town.
- They found stolen car parts scattered throughout the chop-shop.
- Chop-shops contribute to the illegal auto parts trade.
Meaning
Chop-shops are often linked to criminal activity, particularly in the context of auto theft.
Synonyms
- Auto dismantler
- Parts shop
- Illegal garage
