choppiness

noun

chop·​pi·​ness ˈchä-pē-nəs How to pronounce choppiness (audio)
: the quality or state of being choppy

Examples of choppiness in a Sentence

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Brendan McDermid | Reuters Stocks typically rise after a presidential election — but investors need to be prepared for some short-term choppiness first, history shows. Christopher Hayes,alex Harring, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024 Even with an underlying uptrend, markets could face further choppiness in what's historically the most volatile month of the year, especially ahead of the U.S. presidential election. Samantha Subin,sarah Min, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2024 But keep in mind that there is likely to be a lot of choppiness in the markets, including those for mortgage rates, over the next few months, said Daryl Fairweather, Redfin’s chief economist. Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024 And choppiness is very much on the table after 2024’s outsized stock-market gains, especially in the tech sector. Michael Foster, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for choppiness 

Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of choppiness was in 1881

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“Choppiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/choppiness. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

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