The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word SHREDDED
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "Chopped up" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case chopped up = shredded.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SHREDDED mean?
SHREDDED verb- To cut or tear into narrow and long pieces or strips.
- To reduce by a large percentage.
- To lop; to prune; to trim.
- To ride aggressively.
- To drop fat and water weight before a competition.
- To play very fast (especially guitar solos in rock and metal genres).
- Cut or torn into narrow pieces
- : Having extreme muscular definition.