English Explanatory Dictionary

chokey

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Reminiscent of choking.
noun
  1. Prison.
  2. A station, as for police, customs agents, palanquin-bearers, etc.

Pronunciation

/ˈt͡ʃəʊki/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-chokey.wav

Word forms

chokey more chokey most chokey chokeys

Etymology

From choke + -y.

Related words

chaukidar

Derived words

chokily
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