Sekirov Dictionary

chop logic

verb 3
noun 2
adjective 1
forms 5

verb3

•
To argue skillfully, using complex logic or clever reasoning.
- When the tables are drawn, you shall hold a disputation with him. It will be sport to hear how you chop logic at your Universities yonder. — 1869
•
To make an argument which is illogical, especially one which is overly complex or which improperly uses fine or clever distinctions; to equivocate.
- If you are going to chop logic and use Latin words, I think it is time for us to leave the room. — 1866
•
(no longer used) To talk back, bandy words; to argue generally.
- Vngracious childe I warrant him, harke how hee chops logicke with his mother — 1607

noun2

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Chopped logic: reasoning which is improper; sophistry.
- Mere chop-logic!—you have nothing to say. — 1881
(no longer used) A logic chopper: one who makes confusing or specious arguments, especially arguments involving equivocation.

adjective1

•
Characterized by equivocation or by overly complex or specious argumentation; improperly reasoned.
- Many of the jokes are far past saving and a good bit of the chop logic word play is tedious word work. — 1974

forms

chopped logic · chopping logic · chops logic · chop logics · chop-logics

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