1. Used to describe the level of skill somebody has with a specific talent.
2. A short way to refer to "muttonchops", which are a style of beard.
1. The guitarist is good, but damn... that drummer has got some serious chops!; Man, that guy should give up. His acting chops are pretty weak.; I can hire you for this hit, but you gotta prove to me that you've got the chops.
2. Say what you will about the Amish, but they tend to grow out some pretty wicked chops!