The phrase "choppy price" refers to a situation where the price of something is constantly changing, going up and down rapidly and unpredictably. Full definition
Directional movement was in short supply today, resulting in choppy price action for most pairs. (babypips.com)
After several months of choppy price action, $ KORS is starting to come together nicely. (morpheustrading.com)
However, as we can see that was certainly not the case because if you shorted the market after this pin bar formed you would have had to endure 7 days of sideways very choppy price movement before price finally started rolling over. (learntotradethemarket.com)