adjective
General Slang
chockablock
CHOK-uh-blok · adjective · informal
Crammed full.
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Definitions
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Completely full or crowded.
“The freeway was chockablock at peak hour.”
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chockablock In A Sentence
The freeway was chockablock at peak hour.
Origin & Usage
Nautical 'chock-a-block' (blocks hauled tight together).
People Also Ask
What does 'chockablock' mean?
It means completely full, crammed, or crowded, like a packed car park or a jammed freeway.
Where does 'chockablock' come from?
It comes from the nautical term 'chock-a-block', describing pulley blocks hauled so tight they touch.
How do you use 'chockablock'?
Use it for anything packed to capacity, as in 'The freeway was chockablock at peak hour.'
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