chockablock

Meanings

• adjective

  full or completely packed with something, leaving no space

  - "The room was chockablock with people."
  - "The suitcase was chockablock with clothes."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtʃɒkəˌblɒk/
   
   
   
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Variants

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chockablock

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'jammed full' in the sense of a ship being chockablock with cargo.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'chockablock' is believed to have originated from the Scottish dialect.

2. The term was first used in print in the late 16th century.

3. The word 'chockablock' can also be used as a verb, meaning 'to fill completely'

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Related Concepts

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1. packed: Related concept: packed or filled to capacity

2. congested: Related concept: congested or overcrowded

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Culture

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The term 'chockablock' has been used in various literary works, such as in Rudyard Kipling's 'The Jungle Book' and Robert Louis Stevenson's 'Treasure Island'. It is also used metaphorically to describe a situation that is complicated or overwhelming.

How to Memorize "chockablock"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a room or container that is completely filled with objects, leaving no empty space.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'chockablock' with the idea of a packed or congested space.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a 'chockablock' room or container to help remember the definition.

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