The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 4 letter word CHOP CHOP
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What does CHOP CHOP mean?
CHOP CHOP noun- Tobacco that is produced and sold without excise (tax), and therefore cheap and illegal.
- Quickly.
- Used to urge someone to do something quickly