choppinggently
adverbUK /ˈtʃɒpɪŋ ˈdʒɛntli/
US /ˈtʃɑːpɪŋ ˈdʒɛntli/
Cutting something softly and carefully with small, light cuts.
She was choppinggently the carrots so the pieces stayed nice and even.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Breaking food into small bits with slow, careful taps.
He was choppinggently the chocolate so it would not scatter everywhere.
3. Making many small, soft cuts in a steady rhythm.
The chef kept choppinggently while the soup simmered.
4. Preparing ingredients with light, controlled knife movements.
Choppinggently takes patience, but it keeps the kitchen tidy.