chope
v.— «You “chope” a seat by placing a packet of tissues on the chair.» —“signs that you’re a Singaporean” by Trish Purple Ballpoint Pen (Singapore) June 3, 2004. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
chope v.— «Here’s an evidence of tissue choping i witnessed at Ikea yesterday while I was there for kopi…chope—(verb) local slang meaning “to reserve.” Example: It’s free seating at the concert, we need to get there early to chope seats for our...