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    From which Mandarin word did the English phrase 'chop-chop' originate?

    Question #85949. Asked by tragic_flawed. (Sep 17 07 12:39 AM)


    zbeckabee

    chop-chop (kap) -- Quickly, without delay; from Cantonese 'kap' meaning fast.


    http://spotlightongames.com/quote/chinesewords.html


    May also originate from Swahili term "Chupa chupa."


    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chop_Chop

    Sep 17 07, 3:39 AM


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