chock-a-block

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [chok ey blok]
- /tʃɒk eɪ blɒk/
- /tʃɒk ə blɒk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [chok ey blok]
- /tʃɒk eɪ blɒk/

Definitions of chock-a-block word

adjective chock-a-block A place that is chock-a-block is very full of people, things, or vehicles. 3
adjective chock-a-block filled to capacity; in a crammed state 3
adjective chock-a-block with the blocks brought close together, as when a tackle is pulled as tight as possible 3
adjective chock-a-block extremely full; crowded; jammed: a room chockablock with furniture and plants. 1
adjective chock-a-block Nautical. having the blocks drawn close together, as when the tackle is hauled to the utmost. 1
adverb chock-a-block in a crowded manner: books piled chockablock on the narrow shelf. 1

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Parts of speech for Chock-a-block

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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chock-a-block popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for chock-a-block

adj chock-a-block

brimming — completely full with something
overcrowded — filled to excess; packed.
overflowing — to flow or run over, as rivers or water: After the thaw, the river overflows and causes great damage.
packed — transporting, or used in transporting, a pack or load: pack animals.
stuffed — the material of which anything is made: a hard, crystalline stuff.

All 8 Synonyms of chock-a-block