chockablock

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having the blocks drawn close together so no further movement is possible, as when the tackle is hauled to the utmost.
  2. Jammed tightly together, jam-packed; very crowded; completely filled or stuffed.
adv
  1. In a crowded manner; as completely or closely as possible.

Pronunciation

/ˈt͡ʃɒkəˌblɒk/ en-us-chockablock.ogg

Word forms

chockablock more chockablock most chockablock chock-a-block chock a block choc-a-bloc

Etymology

From chock + -a- + block.

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