chop up

verb8

1. •
   To separate or divide something that was whole.
2. •
   To cut or chop (meat, etc.) into separate pieces.
3. •
   To convert a sampled audio file into short segments.
4. •
   To divide money or proceeds up between partners, investors, etc.
5. •
   To cut cocaine into a fine powder using a razorblade or similar implement.
6. •
   To cause a body of water to become choppy.

   • The wind chopped up the lake.
7. •
   To punch (someone).
8. •
   (no longer used) To seize or devour greedily.

   • Upon the opening of his mouth he drops his breakfast, which the fox presently chopt up. — 1692