To cut or cut down, especially with an axe. A secondary meaning is to conform to a standard but the chopping definition is more used. Little-known fact: lumberjack cats like saying "hew hew hew" when chopping down trees.
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This was used in one of my usability classes as an example of knowing your audience.
Of course, it's also funny, and that's why it's posted here.
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